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Claim Text: The government shutdown shuttered the statistical agencies that produce data on employment, inflation, consumer spending and other aspects of the economy, leaving policymakers flying blind at a critical moment for the economy.
Simplified Text: The shutdown closed statistical agencies, hindering economic data collection and impacting policymakers.
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Created: December 5, 2025 at 11:56 PM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 5, 2025 at 11:56 PM (8 months ago)

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