A government shutdown, if Congress fails to reach a deal, could mark the 22nd shutdown in the last five decades.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Travel plans might experience delays, especially at airports, and national parks could close or operate without staff, impacting visitors.
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