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Businesses near Joshua Tree National Park feel the strain of the government shutdown

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Published October 29, 2025 at 4:41 AM EDT

Small businesses in Joshua Tree, California, rely on tourism dollars from the nearby national park. But with the government shut down, their bottom line is at risk.

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