Marketplace Morning Report Business leaders to Congress: End the shutdown
Oct 31, 2025
Megan Lawton, a BBC reporter, dives into the challenges job seekers face in a competitive market. She highlights how individuals are increasingly spending on recruitment services and LinkedIn Premium to enhance their prospects. Lawton warns about the importance of researching these services before investing. The conversation also touches on how AI is reshaping hiring needs, pushing candidates to upskill and adapt, further complicating the job search landscape.
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Shutdown’s Big Economic Drag
- Major trade groups say the shutdown is costing the economy $10–$15 billion per week in lost output and activity.
- They warn the lapse is also delaying permits and slowing major infrastructure projects.
Housing Market Hits From Funding Lapse
- The National Association of Home Builders flagged specific housing impacts from the shutdown.
- Flood insurance and USDA rural housing services are paused, delaying new home sales and loans.
Filibuster Suggestion And Its Trade-Off
- President Trump suggested Republicans eliminate the filibuster to pass a funding bill with a simple majority.
- Removing the filibuster would allow quick action now but permanently change Senate rules and future power balances.