# Agencies prepare for partial shutdown, as lawmakers look to minimize its impact

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**Created:** [January 30, 2026, 11:39pm UTC](https://www.fedwork.net/t/agencies-prepare-for-partial-shutdown-as-lawmakers-look-to-minimize-its-impact/3903 "2026-01-30T23:39:35Z")\
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The IRS told employees that all staff will be exempt from furlough through Saturday, Feb. 7, if the shutdown extends into next week…[Agencies prepare for partial shutdown, as lawmakers look to minimize its impact | Federal News Network](https://federalnewsnetwork.com/congress/2026/01/agencies-prepare-for-partial-shutdown-as-lawmakers-look-to-minimize-its-impact/)