{"id":2046697,"date":"2023-09-27T15:46:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T19:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/government-shutdown-what-will-be-open-and-what-will-be-closed\/"},"modified":"2023-09-27T15:47:38","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T19:47:38","slug":"government-shutdown-what-will-be-open-and-what-will-be-closed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/government-shutdown-what-will-be-open-and-what-will-be-closed\/","title":{"rendered":"Government shutdown: Open and closed"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">10<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgovernment-shutdown-what-will-be-open-and-what-will-be-closed%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2046697&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Government Shutdown: Impacts and Operations<\/h2>\n<p>As Congress grapples with finding a solution to \u2063avert a government shutdown\u200b before funding expires on Sept. 30, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/government-shutdown-what-will-be-open-and-what-will-be-closed\/\" title=\"Government shutdown: Open and closed\">potential consequences loom large<\/a>. If legislation to renew funding is not passed by\u200b the deadline, the government will shut down at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time on\u2063 Sunday. With hard-line Republicans advocating\u200d for significant spending cuts, the likelihood of a shutdown is\u2062 high.<\/p>\n<h3>How Your Social Security Payments Will Be Affected<\/h3>\n<p>Aside from the financial strain on millions of federal employees, there are\u200d concerns \u2064about which \u200dservices and facilities will be affected by a government shutdown.<\/p>\n<h3>What Will Close?<\/h3>\n<p>A shutdown would trigger numerous disruptions, impacting the daily operations of \u2064hundreds and thousands\u2064 of federal government employees. While federal courts will remain open for at least two weeks, until Oct. 13, the U.S. Supreme Court should remain\u200b unaffected.<\/p>\n<p>Entities that rely on federal funds, such as the Smithsonian Museums, National Zoo, and National Gallery of Art, may be forced to close if they lack the necessary funds. During the longest government shutdown in history, which occurred from\u200d Dec. 22, 2018, to Jan. 25, 2019, museums\u2062 managed \u2064to stay open for several days.<\/p>\n<p>The National Arboretum\u200c and the Library of Congress buildings are scheduled to be closed, and\u200d some national parks may also shut down, \u2062although an \u2064official decision has yet \u2064to be made. \u200cPrevious shutdowns have resulted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-franciscos-trash-cans-cost-20000-each\/\" title=\"San Francisco's Trash Cans Cost ,000 Each\">overflowing trash cans<\/a> and neglected conditions in these areas.<\/p>\n<p>White House tours will be suspended, and the U.S. Capitol Visitors\u2063 Center will be closed to the public.<\/p>\n<h3>What Will Remain Open?<\/h3>\n<p>Despite other agencies temporarily halting their operations, the United States Postal \u200cService (USPS) will continue functioning without interruption during\u2064 a government shutdown. The\u200d USPS is self-funded through its product and sales revenue, not relying on Congress for funding.<\/p>\n<p>Airports\u2063 will remain open, but travel delays may occur nationwide depending on the duration of the shutdown. Reduced security checkpoints and staffing shortages, as experienced in previous shutdowns, \u2064could lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-democrats-okay-budget-resolution-fuels-spending-concerns\/\" title=\"Senate Democrats okay budget resolution, fuels spending concerns\">longer wait times<\/a>. The Transportation Security Administration may face a shortage of qualified workers due\u200d to paused paychecks.<\/p>\n<p>Day-to-day operations in Washington D.C., such as the Department of Public Works \u200cand the Department of Motor \u2062Vehicles, will\u200d continue as they are locally operated and funded, separate \u2064from the federal government.<\/p>\n<p>The Metro, including buses and other public transportation options, will also remain \u200doperational. While Metro ridership has been increasing after the pandemic&#8217;s impact\u2063 on teleworking, \u200ba potential lull may occur as many riders are federal employees, according to Metro General Manager Randy Clarke.<\/p>\n<p>A\u2064 variety of D.C. attractions, museums, and historic sites will remain open, including the National Building Museum, the Museum of the Marine Corps, \u2064the International Spy Museum, the Museum of Illusions, and President Lincoln&#8217;s Cottage.<\/p>\n<p>Public libraries and D.C. \u200dgovernment-operated \u200cpublic parks are also set to remain\u2064 open.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200d What lessons can be learned from previous\u2064 government shutdowns, and what measures could Congress take to mitigate the impact \u2064of future shutdowns and ensure \u200bthe continuity of critical operations<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Y of \u200dCongress would \u2062likely close as well. In addition,\u200d national parks and \u200cmonuments may shut \u200cdown or operate with limited \u200cservices. This means that visitors may not have access to certain areas\u2062 or facilities, and services such as guided tours, park rangers, and campgrounds may be unavailable.<\/p>\n<h3>Essential Services\u200c and Operations<\/h3>\n<p>Despite a government shutdown, some services deemed essential will continue to operate. This includes national security and \u200bdefense, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/search-and-rescue-teams-at-site-of-indonesian-plane-crash\/\" title=\"Search and rescue teams at site of Indonesian plane crash\">air traffic control<\/a>, border patrol, and emergency and disaster response. The Postal \u200dService\u2064 will also continue to deliver mail, and Social \u2064Security checks will still be issued, although new applications may be delayed. Additionally, the \u2063Federal Reserve will continue to function, ensuring the stability of \u200cthe financial system.<\/p>\n<p>However,\u200b the impact of\u2062 a government shutdown extends beyond federal \u2064employees and institutions. It affects the economy as a whole, with businesses \u200bthat rely on\u200c government\u2064 contracts or funding facing \u2064uncertainties\u2064 and potential disruptions. Small businesses that \u2063depend on loans from government\u2064 agencies may also face delays in receiving funding or\u200d assistance.<\/p>\n<h3>Previous Shutdowns and Lessons Learned<\/h3>\n<p>The\u2062 United States has experienced several government shutdowns in the past, and \u200ceach time,\u200c the impact has been\u200b significant. The most recent shutdown in 2018-2019 lasted for\u200b 35 days, \u200bmaking it the longest in history. It\u2063 resulted in\u2062 an estimated $11\u2062 billion in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/railroad-freight-companies-cutting-service-ahead-of-potential-nationwide-strike\/\" title=\"Railroad Freight Companies Cutting Service Ahead Of Potential Nationwide Strike\">lost economic output<\/a>, according \u2062to the Congressional Budget Office.\u200b Federal employees faced financial hardships, with \u200cmany forced to take unpaid leave or seek temporary employment.<\/p>\n<p>Lessons can be learned from previous \u2064shutdowns to mitigate \u200cthe impact of future shutdowns. One option is\u200d for\u200d Congress to pass\u2063 legislation \u2062to\u2064 ensure that essential services and\u2063 employees are funded even during a shutdown. This would help ensure that critical operations\u2064 continue to\u2063 run smoothly\u2062 and minimize disruptions to the public and the economy.<\/p>\n<h3>The Need for \u2062a Long-Term Solution<\/h3>\n<p>The recurring issue of government shutdowns \u200cunderscores the need for a long-term solution. Rather than relying \u2062on temporary \u2064funding measures, Congress should\u2062 work towards bipartisan \u2064solutions to pass timely \u200band sustainable budgets to fund government operations. This would provide stability and continuity, avoiding the\u200b harmful consequences of \u200cshutdowns\u2064 on the economy and the American people.<\/p>\n<p>Government shutdowns disrupt the lives of federal employees, hinder essential services, and negatively impact the\u200c economy. It is crucial\u2064 that \u200dCongress takes appropriate measures to avert a\u2063 shutdown and address the underlying issues that lead to these crises. The American people deserve a government that functions\u2063 efficiently and reliably, ensuring\u2062 the well-being and \u2064prosperity of \u200bits citizens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congress faces a challenge to prevent a government shutdown as funding expires on Sept. 30. Failure to pass legislation before 12:01 a.m. Eastern time on Sunday will result in the suspension of numerous government operations and businesses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2046698,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2046697","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2046697","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2046697"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2046697\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2046698"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2046697"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2046697"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2046697"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}