What is open and closed during a shutdown? It depends on what 12 annual appropriations bills have been enacted. Any agency that has its funding approved would operate as usual. Some programs that rely on fees for their funding also continue. Depending on how long a shutdown lasts, national...
It is impossible to predict how long a shutdown would last. With Congress divided between a Democratic-controlled Senate and Republican-led House, and Speaker Kevin McCarthy's hard-right conservatives looking to use the shutdown as leverage for spending cuts, many are...
Even in a longer shutdown, the entire judiciary would not shut down, and decisions about what activities would continue would be made by each court around the country. The justices and all federal judges would continue to be paid because of the constitutional prohi...
A shutdown grows increasingly likely leading up to the Oct. 1 deadline. Here's what that means for you.
1* How long has the federal government been shut down over a budget impasse between President Trump and congressional Democrats – nearly two weeks, less than a week, or hasn’t it started yet? 2*(Answered by 975 Likely Voters excluding those who don’t think the shu...
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The impact of the shutdown depends on how long it lasts. Here are some of the federal government's functions that will and won't be impacted by a lapse in funding: The military and federal law enforcement An aerial view of the Pentagon on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.Photo By Bill Clark/CQ...
Boeing said in a statement the shutdown has not had a major impact on the company to date. But it's not clear how long Boeing, SpaceX and their subcontractors can continue work on the NASA projects in the absence of expected payments. ...
During a government shutdown, nonessential government offices are unable to remain open; some essential workers must continue to work but their pay may be furloughed. Veterans' benefits and unemployment payments continue to be paid. Long government shutdowns impact the entire American economy. ...
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