US EditionWhat Government Work Continues During Shutdown?
Funding disagreements risk a partial shutdown impacting federal workers and services, while the U.S. Postal Service remains operational, serving millions nationwide.
- On October 1, the federal government of the United States officially shut down after funding expired at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30, following an impasse over a funding bill.
- President Donald Trump and congressional leaders clashed over health spending, with Congress and the White House deadlocked on ACA benefits affecting about 24 million Americans after failed Senate votes.
- The Congressional Budget Office estimates roughly 750,000 federal employees could be furloughed each day, halting environmental and food inspections and closing national parks and museums.
- The U.S. Postal Service confirmed it will not be interrupted because it is funded through product sales, so mail delivery and post offices will remain open during the shutdown.
- Since 1977, federal government shutdowns have occurred 21 times when Congress failed to pass appropriations, with the longest lasting 35 days during Mr Trump's first term; the Smithsonian Institution warned it can only stay open for a week.
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What government work continues during shutdown?
(The Hill) — The federal government officially shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday after lawmakers did little to prevent it over the prior two days. This is the first shutdown since midway through Trump’s first term. Essential federal employees will continue to perform work for the government during a shutdown, with each agency carving out its own intricacies regarding adjusted operations. How a government shutdown could impact Connecticut T…
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The Economic TimesWhat remains open and what closes amid US government shutdown?
A US government shutdown is possible if a spending bill is not passed. Thousands of federal employees would be off duty. Social Security and Medicare payments will continue. Food aid programs also remain operational. Postal services are unaffected. Air traffic controllers and military personnel would work without pay. Federal courts might face funding issues. Economic data publication will be suspended.
Will the US government shutdown affect Postal Service? Check here if you can still get mail
As the United States stands on the brink of its first shutdown in nearly seven years, the nation's citizens are concerned about which services will be affected due to a potential shutdown. Check what will happen to the US Postal Service in the event of a US government shutdown…
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