Government Shutdown: Nationwide Implications
The federal government shutdown continues, with no end in sight. The shutdown has lasted 15 days, and Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse.
The Senate has made nine attempts to pass a short-term funding bill since the shutdown began on October 1, but none have been successful. The Trump administration has started laying off thousands of workers as part of its efforts to reduce the size of the government during the shutdown.
The government shutdown has lasted 15 days — and counting.
- Shutdown began on October 1
- Nine attempts to pass a short-term funding bill have failed
- Thousands of workers have been laid off
Author's summary: Government shutdown affects services nationwide.