Once again, we find ourselves on the brink of a government shutdown. But what does that really mean for you?
Your mail will still come on time.
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But don’t plan to flee to warmer climates, passport services will be delayed.
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National Parks will close, so no recreation for you…
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But if you’re already camping, it’s cool, you’ll have 2 days to kindly GTFO.
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Don’t get too trashed. During the last shutdown, trash in DC went uncollected.
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Say a sad goodbye to Pandas, because the Zoo will totally close (and the Smithsonian and most other free museums).
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But food stamps will still be issued. So there’s that…
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The tax man will still cometh, sorry.
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The 90+ White House residency staff will be reduced to about 15. You know what that means…White House pppaarrrrrttaaaayyyyy!
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But hey, Congress will still get paid. Wait, what!?!
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What can YOU do to help?
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…Exactly.
Good luck out there.
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