Tribal nations say the federal shutdown is severely disrupting essential food, education and heating programs, and warned that communities may face long-term harm beyond the immediate crisis.

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Tribal nations say the federal shutdown is severely disrupting essential food, education and heating programs, and warned that communities may face long-term harm beyond the immediate crisis.
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