September 28th, 2023 by WCBC Radio
The United States is on the verge of a government shut-down if a stopgap bill isn’t passed soon. For many, questions swirl as to what may or may not happen if a shut-down occurs. Social Security checks will not stop; the US Postal Service will continue to deliver mail. Essential employees will continue to report to work – including air-traffic controllers and law enforcement, but other areas will grind to a halt or be slowed considerably. These would include programs like Head Start, national parks, and food safety inspections. ABC’s Jay O’Brien says the clock is ticking on a solution…
Congress and the Senate need to come to a common solution agreeable to all parties…
