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Livelihood Of Thousands Of Alaskans On Line As Budget Talks Continue

caption: The state of Alaska has sent thousands of pink slips to its workers. The ripple effects could affect the fishing industry.
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The state of Alaska has sent thousands of pink slips to its workers. The ripple effects could affect the fishing industry.
KUOW Photo/Gil Aegerter

Marcie Sillman talks to Alexandra Gutierrez of Alaska Public Radio about the budget standstill in Alaska's Legislature and how a government shutdown will affect the lives of Alaskans.

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