Could we have a government shutdown
10 things you need to know if the government shuts down
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A shut down of government is when the president and the congress can’t sign 12 appropriations bills.
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This event usually could happen real quick and could last as long as it has to.
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In the 2013 shutdown, roughly 850,000 employees were furloughed per day, according to the Office of Management and Budget.
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The government shutdown in 2013 costed the country 23 billion dollars
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The looming shutdown of the federal government would affect the everyday lives of people across the country, regardless of whether they're government workers.
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Most military functions are covered under the Pay Our Military Act, but death benefits would likely stop until the government reopens.
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The Senior Nutrition program and Native American Nutrition and Supportive Services would stop.
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more than 18,000 NASA employees around the country are bracing for the agency to temporarily shut down as well.
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A government shutdown could impact tax refunds, social security checks, small business loans, and more.
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Offices overseas that give visas to foreigners hoping to visit the United States, many federal regulatory agencies, IRS call centers that provide assistance to taxpayers and most offices that handle federal grants and contracts will all close.