Pakistan Cyber Force: USZ Government shutdown is here

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

USZ Government shutdown is here - 16 facts you should know

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Highlights

Barack Obama will continue to be paid during a government shutdown. usatoday.com
Congress will also be paid and will continue to operate at close to normal levels during a government shutdown. usatoday.com
In all probability, all government employees will eventually receive any pay that is missed during a government shutdown. endoftheamericandream.com
Those in the military will not receive paychecks during a government shutdown but they will be required to keep performing their duties. washingtonpost.com

16 things you need to know

Hundreds of thousands of "non-essential" federal workers will be told to stay home during a government shutdown. aolnews.com
Those in the military will not receive paychecks during a government shutdown but they will be required to keep performing their duties. washingtonpost.com
The Obama administration is anticipating "significantly lower staffing levels" at the White House if a shutdown happens. washingtonpost.com
Barack Obama will continue to be paid during a government shutdown. content.usatoday.com
Congress will also be paid and will continue to operate at close to normal levels during a government shutdown. content.usatoday.com
The Federal Reserve will continue to operate normally during a government shutdown. The Federal Reserve is not part of the USZ government. theeconomiccollapseblog.com
In all probability, all government employees will eventually receive any pay that is missed during a government shutdown. endoftheamericandream.com
During a government shutdown, the Department of Homeland Security will suspend operation of its e-Verify system. Employers will be unable to verify the immigration status of job applicants and that could have a substantial negative impact on hiring. washingtonpost.com
The processing of small business loans and FHA mortgages will be delayed during a government shutdown. nytimes.com
The USZ Postal Service will not be affected by a government shutdown. You will continue to get your mail. washingtonpost.com
According to the Social Security Administration, everyone that is currently receiving Social Security benefits will continue to receive those benefits during a shutdown. New applications will be delayed however. washingtonpost.com
Medicare payments will continue during a government shutdown, but there will be a delay in processing new applications. nytimes.com
During a government shutdown, the processing of paper tax returns by the IRS would be delayed. endoftheamericandream.com
If there is a government shutdown, the processing of passport and visa applications could be seriously delayed. This could have a negative impact on the tourism industry. money.cnn.com
National parks, museums and tourist attractions will be shut down. According to the Washington post, "about 500,000 visitors could be turned away this weekend alone from the National Zoo and the major Smithsonian museums on the Mall". washingtonpost.com
The annual Cherry Blossom Festival parade in Washington D.C. that is scheduled for this weekend would be cancelled. money.cnn.com