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The nine most painful impacts of a government shutdown
The nine most painful impacts of a government shutdown
By Brad Plumer
1) More than 2 million federal workers will go without pay indefinitely — and many of them might never get repaid.
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2) Millions of veterans may not receive benefits if the shutdown lasts more than two weeks.
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3) The CDC will halt its flu program just as flu season gets underway.
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4) Some food-safety operations would cease.
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5) Nutritional programs for women, infants and children could cease after a week.
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6) Financing for small businesses could be hampered.
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7) The tourist trade would take a hit.
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8) Head Start programs for hundreds of kids will slowly start closing.
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9) Disability benefits could be interrupted.
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/10/01/the-nine-most-painful-consequences-of-a-government-shutdown/
By Brad Plumer
1) More than 2 million federal workers will go without pay indefinitely — and many of them might never get repaid.
<...>
2) Millions of veterans may not receive benefits if the shutdown lasts more than two weeks.
<...>
3) The CDC will halt its flu program just as flu season gets underway.
<...>
4) Some food-safety operations would cease.
<...>
5) Nutritional programs for women, infants and children could cease after a week.
<...>
6) Financing for small businesses could be hampered.
<...>
7) The tourist trade would take a hit.
<...>
8) Head Start programs for hundreds of kids will slowly start closing.
<...>
9) Disability benefits could be interrupted.
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/10/01/the-nine-most-painful-consequences-of-a-government-shutdown/
Screw 'em,
Love,
The I-Got-Mine Caucus.
Poll Indicates GOP Has Been Deeply Damaged By Shutdown Fight
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023758198
