The Brief

Many federal employees in the region could be furloughed or forced to work without pay.

Local businesses and contractors relying on federal contracts may face halted payments and disruption.

Federal services like airport screening, courts, permits and inspections may slow or pause.

As the U.S. government enters a shutdown, Philadelphia area residents and businesses could feel effects locally – from federal workers missing paychecks to delays in services and enforcement.

What is a government shutdown?

What we know:

A government shutdown means non-essential federal functions are paused and many federal workers are furloughed. Essential staff, like air traffic controllers or TSA agents, may still work but without pay initially. Reuters reports over 11,000 FAA employees woul

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