Is the federal government still shut down? What to know on Wednesday.
Is the federal government still shut down? What to know on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
The federal government’s partial shutdown entered its eighth day on Wednesday, Oct. 8, with no visible signs of a budget deal between Democrats and Republicans yet.
Speaking to reporters at the White House on Tuesday, Oct. 7, President Donald Trump threatened that some furloughed federal workers might not receive back pay when Congress eventually agrees on a funding package.
“We’re going to take care of our people,” he added. “There are some people that really don’t deserve to be taken care of, and we’ll take care of them in a different way.”As for the Democrats, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York ruled out a potential off-ramp for the shutdown when he told reporters that a one-year extension of American Care Act subsidies was a “non-starter” and “a laughable proposition.”
“Permanent extension, and let’s go from there in terms of a negotiation,” Jeffries said.
Here’s what to know as the federal government shutdown enters day eight.
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Is the federal government still shut down?
Yes, the federal government remains largely shut down.
Pay has been suspended for roughly 2 million federal workers, with nearly 750,000 ordered not to report to work. Other employees, including those in the military and air traffic control workers, must work without compensation until a budget deal is reached.
What happens to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid?
The Social Security Administration will continue to issue retirement and disability benefits, but will furlough 12% of its staff and pause marketing campaigns, according to the agency’s shutdown plan.
Payments will likewise continue under the Medicare and Medicaid health programs.
Does the U.S. mail get delivered?
The U.S. Postal Service will be unaffected because it does not depend on Congress for funding, USPS said in a statement. Post offices will be open.
What about the airports?
More than 13,000 air traffic controllers and about 50,000 Transportation Security Administration officers are still required to show up for work during the shutdown. According to Reuters, controllers are set to receive a partial paycheck on Oct. 14 for work performed before the shutdown.
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