Partial federal government shutdown forcing use of reserves in Indian Country

PORT ANGELES — Tribal leaders nationwide last week were informed that the partial federal shutdown that began at midnight Dec. 22 could result in some tribal clinic employees working without pay and others getting laid off, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Chairman Ron Allen said.

Tribal officials contacted Friday said that so far, there have been no cuts in services or staffs.

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