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.
Livelihood Of Thousands Of Alaskans On Line As Budget Talks Continue
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