⚖️GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN 2023: What You Need to Know ⚖️
10 videos • 0 views • by Breaking News Today ⚖️GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN 2023: What You Need to Know ⚖️ The US federal government is currently facing a potential government shutdown on October 1, 2023, the start of the new fiscal year. This is because Congress has not yet passed the 12 appropriations bills that fund government operations. If Congress fails to do so by the deadline, the government will shut down. A government shutdown is a situation in which the federal government temporarily ceases non-essential operations due to a lack of funding. This is usually due to a disagreement between the President and Congress over the budget. During a government shutdown, many federal agencies are closed and non-essential workers are furloughed, or temporarily laid off. This can have a significant impact on the economy and on the lives of millions of Americans. Some of the potential impacts of a government shutdown include: • Delays in processing passport applications and issuing visas • Closures of national parks and museums • Reduced staffing at airports and border crossings • Delays in processing Social Security and other benefits • Furloughs for non-essential federal employees A government shutdown can also have a negative impact on the economy, as it can lead to a decrease in consumer spending and business investment. It is important to note that not all government operations are affected by a shutdown. Essential services, such as the military and law enforcement, continue to operate. However, many other important services, such as those provided by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration, are suspended. The current potential government shutdown is being caused by a disagreement between Democrats and Republicans in Congress over the budget. Democrats are pushing for a spending bill that would increase funding for social programs and education, while Republicans are demanding cuts to government spending. It is unclear whether Congress will be able to reach an agreement on the budget before the October 1 deadline. If they fail to do so, the government will shut down. Here are some things that you can do to prepare for a possible government shutdown: • Make sure that you have enough food and water on hand to last for at least two weeks. • Stock up on prescription medications and other essential supplies. • Have a plan for how you will get to work or school if public transportation is shut down. • Be aware of the potential impacts of a shutdown on the services that you rely on. #Shorts, #GovernmentShutdown2023, #GovernmentShutdown, #Shutdown2023, #Shutdown, #GovernmentClosed, #ShutdownNow, #EndTheShutdown, #NoBudgetNoPay, #Furlough, #EssentialServicesOnly, #NonEssentialServicesClosed, #FederalShutdown, #GovernmentCrisis, #NationalEmergency, #BudgetBattle, #PoliticalGridlock