Yes, it's another government shutdown, but Alaska impacts might be minimal

Yes, it's another government shutdown, but Alaska impacts might be minimal

The U.S. Capitol building. (Photo by Liz Ruskin/Alaska Public Media) WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Friday passed a bill funding the departments of Defense, Health, Labor and Transportation, among others, with both Alaska senators voting yes. Still, hours later, at 8 p.m. Alaska time, funding will lapse for those departments, comprising much of the government. The U.S. House still has to pass the bill, and House members don’t return to the Capi…