What will be affected if the government shuts down
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Democrats and Republicans in Washington can't agree on a spending bill, so a government shutdown at midnight Tuesday appears likely.
Breakdown
- About 750,000 federal workers would be furloughed without pay if the government shuts down. 17s
- Essential workers, including military personnel and TSA, would work without pay. 29s
- Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits would not be interrupted. 39s
- The shutdown dispute involves Medicaid cuts and Affordable Care Act subsidies. 1m 12s
- Prolonged shutdowns could cause airport delays and cost the travel industry about $1 billion per week. 2m 27s