U.S. gov't shutdown will not affect 'essential' services; some nat'l parks may close
- 5 years ago
The U.S. government has been partially shut down... for the third time this year.
President Trump wants some 5 billion dollars to build the border wall he promised the American people, but unable to come to terms with the Democrats, some government functions have been suspended, most likely until the new year.
Most Americans won't even notice, though.
For instance, flights will still take off and land as normal, government benefits will be paid -- agents will still be at U.S. border crossings.
Other government functions deemed "essential" will go on too, like the postal service, law enforcement and, of course, defense.
But the shutdown will have some effects.
Some national parks might close, and others might have only limited services.
The governor of Arizona, for one, has said the Grand Canyon will stay open,... and the Statue of Liberty, in New York, will be open as well.
President Trump wants some 5 billion dollars to build the border wall he promised the American people, but unable to come to terms with the Democrats, some government functions have been suspended, most likely until the new year.
Most Americans won't even notice, though.
For instance, flights will still take off and land as normal, government benefits will be paid -- agents will still be at U.S. border crossings.
Other government functions deemed "essential" will go on too, like the postal service, law enforcement and, of course, defense.
But the shutdown will have some effects.
Some national parks might close, and others might have only limited services.
The governor of Arizona, for one, has said the Grand Canyon will stay open,... and the Statue of Liberty, in New York, will be open as well.