Montanans Will Still Receive Mail During Federal Government Shutdown, USPS Remains Operational
With the Federal Government shutdown, will Montanan’s still get mail? Yes, the U.S. Postal Service is unaffected by the government shutdown because it’s an independent entity funded through the sale of its products and services, not by tax dollars.
National Parks Remain Open During Shutdown Despite Furloughs, May Seek Donations to Stay Accessible
During the federal government shutdown, the National Park Service plans to furlough about two-thirds of employees but keep parks largely accessible to visitors, including roads, trails, and memorials. Parks may seek donations to remain open, but closures could occur if resources are damaged or waste and garbage accumulates.
Health and Human Services to Furlough 41% of 80,000 Staff During Shutdown, CDC Continues Disease Monitoring
How may Montanan’s be affected during the government shutdown? Health and Human Services will furlough about 41% of its staff out of nearly 80,000 employees, according to a plan on its website. As part of that plan, the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would continue to monitor disease outbreaks, while it would stop research into health risks and ways to prevent illness.
Social Security Benefits Remain Uninterrupted During Government Shutdown Due to Mandatory Spending Status
One service that shouldn’t be affected by the federal government shutdown is timely distribution of social security checks. Benefits, including retirement, survivor and disability, are classified as mandatory spending, not discretionary. Because of that they are funded out of the annual appropriations process and not subject to interruption during a shutdown.
Government Shutdown Begins Amid Partisan Clash Over Spending, Border Security, and Key Policy Issues
The blame game is in full swing as the government shutdown begins. The GOP is demanding deeper spending cuts and stricter border security, while Democrats accuse the majority party of pushing extreme policies and refusing to compromise on a bipartisan deal. Key sticking points include funding for Ukraine, immigration enforcement and social program spending.
Senator Steve Daines says the funding bill that would have kept the federal government open four weeks included a six-year reauthorization of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which gives 24,000 Montana children access to critical health care. CHIP provides vital health services for over eight million children and 370,000 pregnant women across the United States each year. Yellowstone County has the highest number of children enrolled in CHIP in Montana with 3,288 children, followed by Flathead, Gallatin, Missoula and Cascade counties.
Government Shutdown Impacts National Parks, Passport Services, Travel, and Food Assistance Programs
The federal government shutdown will affect more than just federal workers. National parks and museums are closed, passport processing will be delayed, and federal call centers are going quiet. Air travelers may face longer lines as TSA and air traffic staff work without pay. In addition, low-income families could see disruptions in food assistance programs if the shutdown drags on.
Federal Government Shutdown Begins After Budget Deadline Missed, Furloughs Begin Amid Congressional Dispute
The federal government has officially shut down after lawmakers failed to reach a budget agreement before the midnight deadline. The shutdown halts all non-essential government operations, affecting hundreds of thousands of federal workers who will be furloughed or working without pay. Congressional leaders are continuing to negotiate by major disagreements over spending and policy priorities remain.
