US Edition'Annoying': US Shutdown Frustrates Tourists in Washington
The shutdown has left 800,000 federal employees on unpaid leave, causing closures at airports, national parks, and museums, costing the economy $1 billion weekly.
- The U.S. government has paused many services after Congress failed to resolve a budget dispute, closing major airports, U.S. national parks and the Smithsonian museum complex after October 6.
- For Australian travellers, industry leaders say Dean Long, CEO of the Australian Travel Industry Association, warned those already in the US or travelling soon to expect disruptions but not to cancel trips, as impact on Australia's tourism industry is likely minimal.
- At the Gateway Arch in St Louis, the tallest arch at 192 metres, Karl and Jane Williams arrived on Wednesday to find it closed, with Karl saying, `We had no idea until we turned up there`.
- To reduce disruption, travellers should allow extra time, print itineraries, check travel insurance and stay flexible as airports like New York and Atlanta face long lines and delays.
- With visitor centres closed, overflowing toilets and rubbish have damaged Yosemite, Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon, while the US Travel Association estimates the shutdown costs $1 billion weekly.
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At the epicenter of the government shutdown in Washington ‘ghost town’
Washington woke up on Wednesday, the first day of the U.S. government shutdown, to a Sunday-like atmosphere. Downtown streets were half-empty, with hardly any traffic. The areas around the buildings of key federal agencies, whose employees have been ordered to stay home except for those with “essential” duties, were deserted. And tourists wandered around the National Mall, unsure of what to expect at ground zero of the shutdown.Seguir leyendo
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Shutdown in the USA: Millions of people in the USA are worried about their salaries. What are the consequences? And could this happen in Germany?
The "shutdown" in the United States mainly affects federal authorities. For the employees there the situation is burdensome. But also the civilian population, financial markets and even tourists from abroad can have an impact on the stoppage of federal expenditure.
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