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The first week is the easy one. The pressure to resolve the federal shutdown will gradually build as the shutdown enters its second week and government workers miss paychecks, and important programs begin to run out of money. Missed paychecks by workers, airline delays, closed parks and museums are just some of the pressure points that could help force a resolution. The impact on tourism and the economy could also play a role. Members of Congress are increasingly focused on the possibility of a missed payday for the nation’s military service members on Oct. 15.