Here is how the latest government shutdown impacts you
The government shutdown has extended into another day, and there doesn’t appear to be an end in sight. Here are the departments that have been impacted.
SALT LAKE CITY — The government shutdown has extended into another day, and there doesn’t appear to be an immediate end in sight.
What’s going on: The U.S. federal government went into a shutdown at the end of last week after Congress and President Donald Trump failed to strike a deal on federal funding. Most of the hangups surrounded the amount of money designated for border security. Trump wanted $5 billion to support the construction of a wall. Congress aimed to offer $1.6 billion instead.
The shutdown impacted nine departments of the government, according to The New York Times.
• Agriculture
• Commerce
• Justice
• Homeland Security
• Interior
• State
• Transportation
• Treasury
• Housing and Urban Development
• Other agencies
Six other departments had their funding approved earlier in the year.
How you’re affected: USA Today listed the ways the government shutdown impacts you.
State and local farm service centers will be closed, which will hurt those looking to sign up for the Farm Bill.
Some national parks will close while others remain open, or at least offer limited services.
Small business owners won’t have federal loans and technical assistance for their loans.
Home buyers looking to receive federal government money will need to wait.
Victims who receive money from the federal government won’t receive that money.
Food safety inspection services will be delayed since the Food and Drug Administration will be shut down.
Those seeking loans for public housing could be impacted.
Government workers: According to The Times, about 420,000 people will work without pay during the shutdown.
By the numbers: Here’s who is expected to work during the shutdown, according to The New York Times:
• 54,000 Customs and Border Protection agents
• 42,000 Coast Guard employees
• 53,000 TSA agents
• 17,000 correctional officers
• 14,000 FBI agents
• 4,000 Drug Enforcement Administration agents
• 5,000 firefighters
About 380,000 workers will be furloughed, which means they will be unable to work or receive pay until a deal is made. This includes workers for NASA, HUD and the Department of Commerce.






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