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WASHINGTON--GEICO Donates $75,000 to Help Furloughed Government Employees Source: GEICO

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.--Food Banks Impacted by Government Shutdown Receive Unilever Product Donation Valued at Over $2 Million Source: Unilever

SALISBURY, N.C.--Food Lion Donates Nearly $18,000 in Food and In-Store Gift Cards to Feeding America Food Bank Partners to Nourish Hungry Neighbors Source: Food Lion

LOS ANGELES--Despite U.S. Government Partial Shutdown, Corporate Professionals Still Believe Their Jobs Are Less Secure than Those of Federal Workers, According to Korn Ferry Survey Source: Korn Ferry

IRVINE, Calif.--QuickBridge Infographic Addresses Challenges Faced by Small Businesses During the Government Shutdown Source: QuickBridge

LOS ANGELES--VCA Animal Hospitals Offers Federal Employees Flexible Payment Plans for Pets Needing Veterinary Care Source: VCA Animal Hospitals

LONG BEACH, Calif.--Beach Front Property Management Offers Rent, Food and Utilities Aid to Federal Employee Residents in Southern California Affected by the Shutdown Source: Beach Front Property Management, Inc.

NEW YORK--KBRA Releases Comment — “Keep Those Trains, Planes & Autos Running: Gov’t Shutdown Not Critical … Yet” Source: Kroll Bond Rating Agency

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--Intuit Donates $2 Million to Local Food Banks to Assist U.S. Federal Workers Source: Intuit Inc.

MINNEAPOLIS--Highland Bank Launches Loan Relief Program to Help Furloughed Federal Workers Navigate Uncertainty During Government Shutdown Source: Highland Bank

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.--Liberty Tax to Provide Immediate Relief for Federal Workers Furloughed or Working Without Pay Due to Government Shutdown Source: Liberty Tax, Inc.

RESTON, Va.--Plutos Sama Holdings, Inc. Newest Acquisition, Vapiano, Pays It Forward to TSA Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown Source: Plutos Sama Holdings, Inc.

ALEXANDRIA, Va.--United Way Establishes United for U.S. Fund to Benefit Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown Source: United Way Worldwide

WASHINGTON--New Report Provides FBI Agents’ First-Hand Accounts of How the Government Shutdown Impacts FBI Operations Source: FBI Agents Association

SALT LAKE CITY--Venafi Gives Complimentary Doughnuts and Coffee to Federal Workers Source: Venafi

FRESNO, Calif.--Local Credit Unions Help Members Affected by Partial Government Shutdown Source: Educational Employees Credit Union

WASHINGTON--Consumer Finance Companies Activate Customer Assistance Initiatives Source: American Financial Services Association (AFSA)

ORLANDO, Fla.--IZEA Offers Payment Acceleration to Creators Affected by the Government Shutdown Source: IZEA Worldwide, Inc.

JERICHO, N.Y.--JFK Travel Plaza’s 7-Eleven is Helping Federal Employee's During Partial Governmental Shutdown Source: JFK Travel Plaza

WATERTOWN, Mass.--Sick Over the Government Shutdown? 74% of Primary Care Physicians Report Their Patients Are Affected by It, According to Data from InCrowd Source: InCrowd

ALEXANDRIA, Va.--United for U.S. Coalition Grows Source: United Way Worldwide

SEATTLE--Washington Federal Announces a Quick 90-Day Interest-Free Loan to Help Americans During the Federal Government Shutdown Source: Washington Federal, Inc.

DALLAS--Baron & Budd Accepting Cases from Federal Contractors Who Worked without Pay Source: Baron & Budd, P.C.

NEW YORK--OneMain Financial Extends Relief to Customers Impacted by Government Shutdown with Borrower’s Assistance Program Source: OneMain Financial

SAN FRANCISCO--Wells Fargo Supports Customers and Communities During Federal Government Shutdown Source: Wells Fargo & Company

PITTSBURGH & CHICAGO--Kraft Opens Grocery Store to Support Government Workers Source: The Kraft Heinz Company

LOS ANGELES--In the Midst of the Government Shutdown, Economic Optimism Dips Slightly According to Latest IBD/TIPP Poll Source: Investor's Business Daily

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Government Shutdown Has No Impact on Romaine Safety as Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement Works Even Harder to Prevent Future Outbreaks Source: California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement

DALLAS--Baron & Budd is Accepting Cases for Federal Employees Who Worked During the Shutdown without Being Paid on Time as They May Be Owed Additional Money beyond the Regular Wages Source: Baron & Budd, P.C.

NEW YORK--OneMain Financial Extends Relief to Customers Impacted by Government Shutdown with Borrower’s Assistance Program Source: OneMain Financial

ALEXANDRIA, Va.--United Way Worldwide Launches ‘United for U.S.’ Coalition to Help Those Impacted by Government Shutdown Source: United Way Worldwide

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Bank of America Contacts Clients Affected by Government Shutdown Source: Bank of America

MINNEAPOLIS--U.S. Bank Launches New Low-Rate, Quick Loan for Customers Needing Assistance During Federal Government Shutdown Source: U.S. Bank

BOSTON--Indigo Ag, Inc. Shares January Corn and Soybean Yield Forecasts for the Americas to Help Global Grower Community Navigate Market During US Government Shutdown Source: Indigo Ag, Inc.

ALEXANDRIA, Va.--Iraq War Veteran Pledges to Hire Government Employees, Veterans Affected by Shutdown Source: Two Marines Moving

PHOENIX--APS Announces Bill Assistance for Federal Employees Affected by Shutdown Source: APS

PARKVILLE, Mo.--Park University to Assist U.S. Coast Guard Students During Federal Government Shutdown Source: Park University

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.--Roadrunner Revises Timing of Rights Offering; Change in Timing Due Entirely to Partial Government Shutdown Source: Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc.

CHICAGO--ComEd Reminds Customers of Important Energy Assistance Options Source: ComEd

NEW YORK--KBRA Releases Report: Federal Shutdown Opens the Door to Greater Fiscal Risk for Municipalities Source: Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA)

FORT WORTH, Texas--First Command Will Cover Coast Guard Pay During Government Shutdown Source: First Command Financial Services, Inc.

VIENNA, Va.--Navy Federal Extends Paycheck Relief to Those Affected by Government Shutdown Source: Navy Federal Credit Union

FORT WORTH, Texas--First Command Will Cover Federal Pay During Government Shutdown Source: First Command Financial Services, Inc.

NEW YORK--Chase to Assist Federal Employees Affected by Government Shutdown Source: Chase

RESTON, Va.--Access National Bank Offers Support to Businesses Affected by Potential Government Shutdown or Disruption Source: Access National Bank

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