What happens to TSA, the DMV, post offices, FAFSA and more during a government shutdown

Travel slowdowns possible if federal government shutdown drags on

Many fliers heading to the airports amidst the federal government shutdown are perhaps wondering, "What about my flight?" The good news: Air traffic controllers and TSA agents who screen passengers and inspect baggage at airports are deemed “essential” federal workers and will continue to work, but without pay until a budget agreement is reached.  However, as the shutdown continues, the TSA warns that slowdowns are possible. The administration s…

What happens to TSA, the DMV, post offices, FAFSA and more during a government shutdown

(NEXSTAR) – With lawmakers unable to reach a funding agreement by the midnight deadline, a government shutdown began on Wednesday. While the federal government is shut down, some essential services will continue. The FBI and CIA are still running investigations, air traffic controllers are still guiding planes to land, and Social Security payments still go out. But other agencies pause operations or furlough workers, severely impacting their abi…

What Happens to Workers Now That a Government Shutdown is Underway

Many federal employees will continue working, others will be furloughed.

Government shutdown grounds offices, but not airports

While TSA and FAA agents are still required to work, they won’t get paid until Congress passes the funding.

What makes this government shutdown different

— OPINION — Government shutdowns have always undermined food safety. USDA inspectors, with starting salaries around $40,000, must work without pay. Many FDA inspectors are furloughed and the agency suspends its routine inspections of food facilities, assigning a skeleton crew inspectorate to conduct solely “for cause inspections.” In all likelihood, the diminished and distracted inspection presence results in illnesses caused by food safety haza…

How Does a Government Shutdown Impact the Offices Members Rely On? - SMART Union

For the fourth time in less than 10 years, the federal government has shut down. With the lights turned off and the partisan bickering continuing in Washington, working families are trying to get a sense of what’s still open and how their lives will be impacted until the government is up and running again.   Railroad Retirement Board Remains Open While Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) offices remain open and are expected to still accept new claim…