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Critics argue that a “nonessential” employee for shutdown purposes doesn’t mean unnecessary overall.

“Population health also affects the consumer market, whereby the demand for nonessential products and services suffers when families are struggling with illnesses and much of their disposable income is required for medical expenses.”

“There’s a lot of anxiety about employment right now,” said Hardison, who lives in a Maryland suburb and has cut spending on nonessentials.

Since Monday is a federal holiday, all nonessential federal government offices are closed.

Since Monday is a federal holiday, all nonessential federal government offices are closed.