By Martin Shwenk Leade
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APThe US government has shut down
The US federal government has shut down after President Donald Trump and the Congress could not reach an agreement on a spending bill. The US federal government shut down on Wednesday after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to reach an agreement on a spending bill.Thousands of federal workers will be sent home without pay, while several others will continue to work without pay. Many government offices will also close temporarily or forever. This is the first shutdown in the US since 2019. Both Democrats and Republicans have blamed each other for the shutdown. The shutdown resulted in suspension of jobs for as much as 89% of the workforce in some agencies, while in others it was less than 3%.Live EventsHow the crisis is affecting America’s workforceAbout 750,000 federal employees are expected to be furloughed, with some facing permanent layoffs. However, essential workers, including air traffic controllers, TSA personnel, military members, and ICE agents, will continue to work but will be unpaid till the shutdown ends. Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid payments will continue, although some related services could be slowed.The Pentagon has alerted that about 2 million active-duty troops, including National Guard members deployed in US cities, could work without pay. The military will prioritise operations such as border security, missile shield construction, and critical munitions production. Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
“Military personnel on active duty, including reserve component personnel on Federal active duty, will continue to report for duty and carry out assigned duties,” the Pentagon plan said.(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
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