If you read the various news sites, there seems to be a lot of ideas as to what will go on in the event of a government shutdown -- add the power of the internet to that, and you have one heckuva runor mill.
Based on past experience, here's what can be expected:
Based on past experience, here's what can be expected:
- The military will most likely get paid on time, as they are considered "essential services"
- Ditto for Department of Homeland Security (Airport Screeners)
- Same thing for our embassies/consular staff around the world (Department of State). However, here at home, there could be delays in passport processing.
- The mail will most likely run, as scheduled, since the U.S. Postal Service comes under seperate funding.