Congressional Leaders Meet as Government Shutdown Looms
TL;DR
During a government shutdown, essential services like Social Security and Medicare continue, while programs such as WIC and some VA services may face disruptions. Agencies like the Postal Service and airports largely remain operational, but non-essential services and certain inspections could be halted or delayed depending on the shutdown's duration.
Topics:nationgovernment#federal-benefits#government#government-shutdown#medicare#national-parks#social-security
- Which Federal Benefits and Services Continue During a Government Shutdown? The New York Times
- Shutdown nears as Democrats, Republicans remain divided on funding The Washington Post
- ‘Brace yourselves’: Government shutdown threat deepens as Capitol Hill digs in CNN
- Trump to host Oval Office shutdown meeting as key issues remained unresolved Yahoo Finance
- Top congressional leaders head to the White House ahead of shutdown deadline NPR
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