President-elect Donald Trump's opposition to what was considered must-pass legislation reinjected a sense of chaos and political brinkmanship that was reminiscent of his first term in office.
It will affect their paychecks. Same with the military and other essential services. Generally, they can’t shut down those offices, but they also can’t pay them except in cases where the money was already put into accounts for paying those things.
Airport security checkpoints etc. will slow to a crawl. The TSA agents may be forced to show up, but they can’t be forced to work at their normal pace.
One question: Will the TSA be affected by a government shutdown?
It will affect their paychecks. Same with the military and other essential services. Generally, they can’t shut down those offices, but they also can’t pay them except in cases where the money was already put into accounts for paying those things.
No, I don’t think so. TSA and air traffic have to work unpaid
Airport security checkpoints etc. will slow to a crawl. The TSA agents may be forced to show up, but they can’t be forced to work at their normal pace.
yup - and air traffic controllers, right before christmas. good job, republicans.