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Closures, Social Security checks, furloughs: What a government shutdown might mean


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Published in Politics and Government on Thursday, December 19th 2024 at 13:20 GMT by clickondetroit.com   Print publication without navigation

  • President-elect Donald Trump has now abruptly rejected the bipartisan plan to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown. Instead, he's telling House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans to essentially renegotiate days before a deadline when federal ...

The article from ClickOnDetroit discusses the potential impacts of a government shutdown, which could occur if Congress fails to pass necessary funding legislation by the deadline. Key points include the closure of national parks, delays in Social Security card applications, and the furloughing of federal employees, with essential workers like military personnel and air traffic controllers working without immediate pay. While Social Security checks would continue to be issued, new applications and other services might face delays. Additionally, the shutdown could disrupt various federal programs, affecting everything from food safety inspections to small business loans, and could lead to economic ripple effects as federal workers and contractors face financial strain. The article also notes that while some services would remain operational, the overall impact would be significant, potentially affecting millions of Americans.

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