
Government Shutdown: How it Affects the American People
On Oct. 1, the U.S. government shutdown went into full effect due to Congress’s failure to reach a funding agreement. Millions of Americans, including active-duty military personnel, federal employees, and recipients of nutrition assistance, will be affected. Amidst all this, Congress is still getting paid, while millions of Americans wonder whether they will be able to pay their rent and bills. The media seems to be focused on blaming political sides and not prioritizing the main concern: How w...