The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that nearly 37,000 employees are furloughed or working without pay due to the federal government shutdown, while some services remain operational thanks to advanced appropriations. However, over 900,000 veterans are unable to access the GI Bill hotline, and 100,000 veterans cannot receive certain counseling services, as 56 VA regional benefits offices are closed to the public.
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