If Government Shutdown Occurs, Prepare For Much Collateral Damage Categories: Congress, Economy

[sasha031]

Politico reported Friday morning that a top aide to Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi told colleagues at a meeting that a government shutdown is more likely than not, which kicked off a discussion about preparations.To which anyone old enough to recall the last government shutdown in 1995 can only say: holy cow!

In 1995, for instance, it wasn't just government workers who took big hits, but tens of thousands of businesses somehow reliant on the government whether they knew it or not. And there were millions of Americans and foreigners as well who depend on government services like the provision of passports and visas.

An important difference between now and then is that the economy was growing more strongly in terms of employment. If a shutdown happens now, it would be at a time when the economy is much less robust than it more tentative.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2011/02/18/133868759/if-government-shutdown-happens-prepare-for-collateral-damage?ft=1&f=1001

[Modern_Matthew]

1. Does anyone know if this will this affect state food stamp workers?

Since the funds come from the federal government. I inquire for my family members that work for these programs.

[sasha031]

2. I assume yes anyone who works for the government will be sent home

we are living in scary times...

[Deb]

3. The GOP prefers govt backed IOUs

and increased unemployment. Let the filth bring it on, again.