Thursday, April 7, 2011

How California will be affected by a federal government shut-down

How California will be affected by a federal government shut-down

How California will be affected by a federal government shut-down

by SOURCE on APRIL 7, 2011

in: CALIFORNIA, CIVIL RIGHTS, ECONOMY, LABOR

Potential effects of shutdown

National Parks —-Likely to be closed.

Social Security —- Checks will be mailed out, although new claims may not be processed.

Border Patrol —- Deemed an essential service and will continue.

Air travel —- Air traffic control is essential; flights should not be affected.

IRS —- This agency will shut down in the middle of tax season. Tax refund checks