ST. LOUIS - Friday marks the third day of the government shutdown, with Congress expected to vote on another spending bill. The shutdown has led to the closure of federally run sites nationwide, including the Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse in St. Louis.

On Capitol Hill, lawmakers are still deadlocked over Obamacare and Medicaid funding, leaving travelers and workers in limbo.

The Gateway Arch, a symbol of the city, has its doors locked and tram rides suspended as part of the government shutdown that began earlier this week. Visitors can still walk the grounds of Gateway Arch National Park, but both the Arch and the Old Courthouse are closed to the public.

During past shutdowns in 2013, 2018, and 2019, national parks across the country were also forced to close.

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