A government shutdown, if Congress fails to reach a deal, could mark the 22nd shutdown in the last five decades.
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The last shutdown led to furloughs for nearly a million Americans and disruptions across various sectors.
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Federally supported child-care services, such as Head Start, would be in immediate jeopardy, impacting millions of families.
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The Education Department could face staff furloughs, potentially delaying federal student aid programs like Pell Grants.
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Food programs like SNAP and WIC could be affected, with vulnerable Americans at risk of losing benefits.
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Rural America, including farmers, could face disruptions in marketing loans and USDA-backed housing loans.
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Social Security and Medicare, with mandatory spending, are generally unaffected by shutdowns.
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The U.S. Postal Service remains operational, but the Office of the Inspector General could see disruptions.
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Housing programs and emergencies would be handled with limited staff during a shutdown.
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Travel plans might experience delays, especially at airports, and national parks could close or operate without staff, impacting visitors.
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