Government Shutdown Looms

A government shutdown looms threatening to sideline the government's ability to perform basic functions. Military members will still provide security and defense but could forego payments.

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D.C. is bracing for a government shutdown, even as the President and congressional leaders race to try and avert one. Years ago, Congressional Republicans learned the hard way that such a shutdown generally benefits the president at the expense of Congress’ reputation. The roles are reversed this year, but the script will largely play out the same. Congressional Democrats will lose face considerably if they don’t find a way to work with their Republican counterparts that control both the legislative and the executive branches.

Many Americans will see a shutdown as Congress further abdicating their power and responsibilities to the executive. The administration will be further empowered, able to use emergency powers to further their agenda in pursuit of the ‘unitary executive’, more closely manage personnel actions, and reshape federal agencies.

And through it all, America’s military will stand guard—regardless of whether the government pays them or not.

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