The Partial Government Shutdown Explained
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If you have been paying any attention to the news, you probably know that the US Government has been partially shut since midnight December 21, 2018. More specifically, work at nine departments, as well as some agencies making up roughly 25 percent of the federal government, has either ground to a halt or is being conducted at a slower pace because the budget to fund their day-to-day operations has not been approved by Congress. As a result, a fraction of the 800,000 employees, who are considered “non-essential,” have been furloughed, or forced to take a leave of absence. The remaining “essential” employees are expected to report for duty as usual, but will not get paid until a budget has been approved.
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history6년 이상This is SO unfair to government workers and their families! It's even worse for the people who still have to work!- vsause michael 6년 이상I am a republican but I believe this was not a smart move because the is anti buisness because if he wanted people to be on his side he would keep the government happy while lowering taxes, but instead he will lower taxes but the government is livid.
yiannizouz9246년 이상cool- Mr. Balloon6년 이상@BaconPanda We all need the government in a day to day basis. That group of people are more powerful than the president and they help keep our country in check.
- Unknown6년 이상I hope the shutdown ends soon too because the national parks won’t be closed for so long or closed anymore
- cool6년 이상I vote that they shoud open the goverment and so we can get the money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- something6년 이상BaconPanda The government does not affect the daily lives all that much, but is is not fair that the federal workers are being forced to work with no salary while the lawmakers are still making money. If they weren't making money, im sure this issue would have already been solved
- DudeBoi1016년 이상What a mess! Hope the shut down ends. This could be/is bad for so many people and businesses .😬
- something6년 이상Great article. Perfect for kids to understand. This government shutdown is probably going to last for a while...
- BaconPanda6년 이상Why do people think that they need the government on a day-to-day basis? The government isn't as useful as you think, but just a group of people taking away your money for absolutely no reason except to care for people who DON'T work.
wolfdog6년 이상Well they're actually really useful and they control our money. The shutdown isn't really that bad.