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Shutdown

Yes, veterans will still get disability, pension benefits during government shutdown

Shutdown

During a shutdown, veterans will still continue to get their benefits

While much of the government will run out of funding without a new budget, several veterans programs are still funded for another year.
Shutdown

Yes, retired federal workers would still be paid during a government shutdown

Several VERIFY readers have asked if federal retirees would get their pensions during a government shutdown. Here’s what we found.
Shutdown

Yes, food stamps could run out during a government shutdown

The USDA predicts that SNAP and WIC benefits in some areas could run out in as little as a few days if the government shuts down.
Shutdown

Who gets paid during a government shutdown: VERIFY Fact Sheet

Do members of Congress and the president get paid during a shutdown? What about other federal workers? VERIFY answers 5 top questions.
Government

Government Shutdown 2023: What’s open and closed?

We VERIFY if post offices, airports, national parks and museums will remain open or closed during a government shutdown, and whether you can get a passport.
Government

Every federal worker impacted by the shutdown will get paid eventually

Do members of Congress and the president get paid during a shutdown? Do furloughed federal workers get back pay? VERIFY answers your top questions.
Settlements

Yes, the FTC Fortnite settlement is real

You could get some money back if you or your child bought in-game Fortnite items. The FTC said the game’s payment system was confusing and led to surprise charges.
Scams

USPS doesn’t send unsolicited texts about undelivered packages. Those messages are scams

Have you received an unsolicited text appearing to be from the postal service, claiming you have an undelivered package? Here’s why that message is a scam.
National

No, United Auto Workers are not paid $75 an hour

We VERIFY how much the Big Three car companies actually pay their workers, who recently went on strike.
National

No, UAW workers are not paid $75 an hour

Auto workers on strike are demanding 40% raises from Ford, GM, and Chrysler (Stellantis). But they don’t make $75/hour, like some claim.
Government

Social Security checks aren't affected by government shutdown

Several VERIFY readers asked if they’ll still receive their Social Security checks in the event of a government shutdown. Here’s what we found.

U.S. government shutdown: Why Hampton Roads could see biggest economic impact out of Virginia

Hampton Roads could see big economic impact with another government shutdown

Neptune Festival's sand sculpting competition underway

FORECAST: Mostly cloudy, cool and breezy with moderate tidal flooding Wednesday

EF-0 tornado touches down in Perquimans County during Tropical Storm Ophelia, officials say

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Yes, veterans will still get disability, pension benefits during government shutdown

During a shutdown, veterans will still continue to get their benefits

Yes, retired federal workers would still be paid during a government shutdown

Yes, food stamps could run out during a government shutdown

Who gets paid during a government shutdown: VERIFY Fact Sheet

Government Shutdown 2023: What’s open and closed?

Every federal worker impacted by the shutdown will get paid eventually

Yes, the FTC Fortnite settlement is real

USPS doesn’t send unsolicited texts about undelivered packages. Those messages are scams

No, United Auto Workers are not paid $75 an hour

No, UAW workers are not paid $75 an hour

Social Security checks aren't affected by government shutdown

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