What a government shutdown actually means

NBC News' Zinhle Essamuah explains what a full government shutdown is and how it affects government services and its workers.
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#GovermentShutdown #ContinuingResolution #Government

[@ajparsons4947]

They should not receive pay while shut down. I don't get paid for my days off neither should they.

[@marthaball8029]

No one should get paid. Shut it down

[@kathystewart8871]

Thank you for sharing.

[@annbaisden804]

Stop giving the illegals the money. Us Americans needs the funds. We got enough people struggling.

[@ron.hertzberg]

Meanwhile let's give another 100 billion to ukriane again to just act like we need to do more a year from now

[@cindybain6054]

This is ridiculous
What about the fact that over one third of the people die before they receive their first disability check . Their families are hit hard for this .

[@shannonfisk506]

It means NOTHING to MAIN STREET!

[@PaulTierney-nb3qe]

It means once the personal monetary gains are met, the shutdown will end

[@FriendofMineralTown]

Every few weeks: what it REALLY means

[@user-ee8vj7xf8z]

Children are playing video games in Washington DC

[@TheGoaterGoat]

Booo whoo what about the veterans and homeless people don't have homes

[@2WheelsdownN]

Beans and rice time.some faimly eat that regardless .

[@Tuscarora21]

It doesnt mean Anything nobody works in dc anymore anyways actually they never did so there ya go

[@michaelmurphy6195]

Why is it necessary for Americans to negotiate with their president for their own security? I wouldn't give this fool of a president a red cent until the border is secured.

[@shannonfisk506]

SHUT IT DOWN

[@Mando_Trucker]

Beans and rice time? What was she eating before lobster and caviar? 😂

[@darinbateman6813]

First

[@TheCommunicationCoach]

We don't need you Zinhle, lol

[@daskarman]

Trump 2024

[@elilammers3645]

Well after police brutality they lost the kid.. kids hates them forever...

[@yatyas311]

Ummmmmm huh?