WPTV's Leonardo Marchesani

U.S. lawmakers have until midnight Tuesday to pass legislation to keep the government funded. Key disagreements between Democrats and Republicans stem from healthcare spending.

If the parties can't come to an agreement by the fast-approaching deadline, WPTV looked into different ways a partial government shutdown could impact your life.

Care for Veterans

WPTV asked the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs how a partial government shutdown would impact local veterans and their ability to receive health care. A spokesman provided a statement from Peter Kasperowicz, the agency’s press secretary, which said a shutdown would impact the following:

· “VA will not provide Veteran career counseling or transition assistance program activities.

· The GI Bill Hotline

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