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Plus, extreme weather is here to stay. Problems viewing this email? [View it in your browser]( [Center for American Progress]( InProgress from the Center for American Progress How a Government Shutdown Affects the Military [U.S. Capital building at night]( As Congress deliberates on a spending bill, millions of Americans on the federal payroll are yet again left in financial precarity, including members of the U.S. armed forces and their families. If Congress fails to send a government funding bill to the president by February 2, 1.3 million active-duty members will go without pay, even as they continue to protect Americans. This financial uncertainty exacerbates the challenges faced by those living paycheck to paycheck, leading to increased food insecurity and financial difficulties for many military families. Short-term resolutions have only perpetuated this uncertainty. [READ the Full Article]( Military members and their families deserve a Congress that does its job. The political maneuverings of extremists in the U.S. House Republican Conference have already created financial uncertainties for service members for months—causing real repercussions to morale and readiness. The government is supposed to work for the American people, but a shutdown halts many essential services on which people rely to live—from worker safety to child care. [Read the Center for American Progress’ article from September on the effects of a government shutdown.]( [text on a blue background: Millions of workers without pay. Undermined health and safety. Limited child care. This is what a government shutdown means. ]( [SHARE NOW]( Severe Weather Is Here To Stay [man plowing snow]( As [severe winter storms sweep across the United States]( this week, it's likely you are bundled up and missing the warmer weather. But be careful what you wish for: A [new report officially declares 2023 the hottest year on record](. The global average temperature for 2023 was 14.98 degrees Celsius (58.96 degrees Fahrenheit), beating the previous record of 14.81 degrees Celsius (58.66 Fahrenheit) set in 2016. The year was marked by extreme events such as heat waves, droughts, floods, and wildfires, with the 2023 Canadian wildfire season significantly elevating global wildfire carbon dioxide concentrations. And these extreme weather events have continued into the new year: Just this week, the East Coast experienced flooding, a dozen states saw heavy snow, and severe thunderstorms and tornadoes left [at least four dead]( in the Southeast. Severe weather—heavy snow and extreme heat alike—is part of a growing health crisis. In June of last year, CAP published [a report on the $1 billion health care cost of extreme summer heat]( that urged for more action on climate change, especially for vulnerable populations. As extreme heat and the other effects of climate change become increasingly dangerous, we must continue to urge our leaders to protect the planet for our children and future generations. Now is the time to boost the economy, protect public health, and care for the planet's future simultaneously. [Take action and contact your representative today.]( [Take Action]( Milwaukee’s Lead-Free Future Good news for Milwaukee residents: The Milwaukee Common Council [recently gave a green light]( to an ordinance that wipes out the hefty $1,600 charge for replacing lead service lines on private property. This charge has been a significant hurdle preventing residents from getting their lead lines replaced. Deanna Branch, an advocate for the Coalition on Lead Emergency, underscored the positive impact this change will have on the community. In the past, she faced barriers to replace service lines quickly after her son's lead poisoning and hospitalization. “After hearing that,” Branch told 620 WTMJ, a Milwaukee radio station, “I initially just broke my lease and started living with family, lived in a shelter. I had to get my child out of that situation … It became a nightmare for me and my family.” But with the new change, the city will foot the bill upfront, using federal funds designated for lead mitigation from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. “Seeing how things are progressing quickly is giving me hope,” Branch said. [Read more]( Learn about more investments like these made possible by the bipartisan infrastructure law with the [Biden Administration Investment Tracker](. [Biden Administration Investment Tracker]( ICYMI: Overturning Precedent: Examining the Regulatory Protections at Stake in the Loper Bright and Relentless Cases Ahead of next week’s U.S. Supreme Court arguments in Loper Bright v. Raimondo and Relentless v. Department of Commerce, CAP Senior Director for Courts and Legal Policy [Devon Ombres]( convened a virtual discussion in partnership with [Democracy Forward]( to talk about how overturning the 40-year-old legal precedent of Chevron deference would have broad negative ramifications for many areas of public policy, from the environment to health care to labor and more. [Watch the RecordiNG]( Follow us on [Follow us on Twitter]( [Follow us on Facebook]( [Follow us on YouTube]( [Follow us on Instagram]( [Support CAP]( [Manage Email Preferences or Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( [Center for American Progress]( Center for American Progress 1333 H Street NW Washington, D.C. 20005 [supporter]