a government shutdown could impact your holiday plans

The US government could be headed for a shutdown. Here’s what that may look like.
Some government services American rely upon will be unaffected by a shutdown while others would become more difficult to access or suspended altogether. The effect on the economy may depend on how long any stoppage lasts.
What happens if there is a government shutdown? Closures, holiday travel interruptions
The U.S. Department of Health, for example, has in place a contingency plan for agency operations during a government shutdown, with 49,625 staff members considered essential and 40,887 staff members being furloughed, which breaks down to 55% retained and 45% furloughed.
How a government shutdown could impact your holiday plans
Lawmakers have until Friday by midnight to pass a bill or risk shutting down the government before they embark on a 16-day break
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As Congress debates a path forward, government operations that people rely on and paychecks for millions of federal workers hang in the balance. Here is what you need to know about what a government shutdown is and how it could affect you: The Constitution gives Congress the power of the purse,
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