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The US federal government 'shuts down', hundreds of thousands of employees without pay. What happens next?

2025-10-01 07:47:29Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
The US federal government 'shuts down', hundreds of thousands of
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The United States federal government officially went into a shutdown after midnight Wednesday after Congress failed to pass a new spending bill. It is the first government shutdown since 2018 and comes as a result of the failure to reach a deal between Republicans and Democrats in the Senate.

The shutdown is expected to have immediate and significant consequences for the functioning of the US administration. According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), over 750,000 federal employees could be furloughed, while thousands more will be forced to continue working without pay, including national security workers and those in other vital sectors.

The Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday that about 41% of its staff will be furloughed. The Federal Aviation Administration also said more than 11,000 employees will be affected by the shutdown, including maintenance technicians and flight safety inspectors, which could lead to widespread delays and cancellations in air travel.

Meanwhile, two federal unions have filed a lawsuit against the Office of Budget Management and the Federal Personnel Office, accusing them of legal violations in ordering mass layoffs of employees in the run-up to the shutdown. The unions claim that the measures are illegal and harm the rights of public employees.

Important public services, such as tax administration, social assistance programs, and the provision of grants for education and scientific research, are expected to be suspended or significantly reduced during this period. However, social security payments and postal operations are expected to continue, albeit at a limited capacity.

The lack of a budget deal has escalated after fierce debate between Republicans and Democrats, especially on issues related to healthcare spending and immigration policies. Each side accuses the other of blocking the process, while recent negotiations have failed to bring a solution.

It is not yet clear how long the shutdown will last, but analysts warn that the economic impact could be significant, especially if the situation lasts more than a few days. Government agencies have begun implementing emergency plans, while citizens and businesses are preparing for possible service disruptions and prolonged uncertainty.

This is a development that adds pressure not only to the American administrative system, but also to the global economy, at a time when the US faces deepening political polarization and growing social tensions.


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