FORT SMITH, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Arvest Bank is offering assistance to customers affected by the federal government shutdown.

Executives at companies like Delta and Medtronic, alongside small-business owners, are facing troubles as Congress is stuck in a shutdown.

Banks are offering fee waivers, personal loans, and assistance as the government shutdown continues, and millions of federal employees have gone without at least one paycheck.

Months ago, many small business owners said they already felt challenged to raise funds given the state of the economy.

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The ongoing government shutdown is forcing some New Hampshire businesses to alter their plans because of a delay in small ...

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Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces $50 Million Loan Program to Help Federal Workers During Shutdown ...

Experts fear pledges, disbursements may fall in second half of FY26 due to uncertainty over the February election ...