Government Shutdown Would Impact Federal Workers in Bay Area - Silicon ...
Shutdown threatens tourism and federal services in California, risking delayed pay for 150,000 federal employees and increased strain on local businesses and conservation efforts.
- On October 1, the federal government shut down at 12:01 a.m. after Congress failed to pass funding by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday.
- Democratic leaders in Congress insisted on reversing Medicaid cuts and extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, blocking Republicans in Congress’ short-term funding plan through Nov. 21.
- Sequoia National Forest and nearby nonprofits prepare as Foothill communities like Three Rivers, reliant on park tourism, brace for impacts from potential shutdown fallout.
- About 750,000 federal workers face furloughs and agencies must cease non-excepted activity, while about 150,000 federal employees in California and active-duty military will miss paychecks starting October 24.
- Despite cuts, the U.S. Postal Service and Social Security will continue operations, while parks could lose $1 million daily fee revenue and gateway towns $77 million, costing $1 billion each day.
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How the federal government shutdown is affecting the Inland Empire
Paychecks, Inland Empire mothers and children, air travel and Joshua trees could bear the brunt of the federal government shutdown that started Wednesday, Oct. 1. Parts of the federal bureaucracy deemed non-essential went dark after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach a deal to extend government funding. Both parties are blaming the other for the shutdown, the fourth to occur during President Donald Trump’s two terms in the White House. “E…

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