One in ten people in our state will now struggle putting food on their tables. 442,000 women and children who depend on WIC could see their benefits cut. And Over 100,000 federal workers right here in our state have either been furloughed or at risk of being furloughed and living without a paycheck. including dozens who work keeping our Statue of Liberty open. And some of them are with us here today. Think about that. (06:35–06:46)
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Asserts that over 100,000 federal workers in New York are affected by furloughs due to the shutdown.
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