The Govt is Shut Down

1. When was the second longest government shutdown?

• In December of 1995 (21 days)

2. Which government departments are not affected by this shutdown?

• Departments of Energy, Labor, Defense, Health and Human Services, Veteran Affairs, and Education.

3. What is the difference between essential and nonessential employees?

• Essential employees have to keep going to work even though they won’t receive immediate pay, while nonessential employees are furloughed and have to stay home until the shutdown ends.

4. Which two departments have the highest % of furloughed employees?

• Department of Commerce and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

5. Which two agencies (They aren't called "Dept. of ___" have the highest % of  furloughed employees?

• NSF and NASA/EPA.

6. Which states have the most employees impacted by the shutdown?

• Maryland, Alaska, and Montana. 

7. WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE PANDA CAM AT THE NATIONAL ZOO?!

• It was deemed nonessential and it will not stream until the government reopens.

8. How is real GDP impacted by the government shutdown?

• It could have $1.2 billion shaved off it every week the government is closed.

9. How much has the shutdown impacted real GDP as of Jan 11?  How will that change by Jan 25?

• As of January 11, the shutdown has cost the US Economy $3.6 billion. By January 25, it is projected to cost the economy $7.1 billion.