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Is Anyone Following This?

icyfroth — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 04:43:12 GMT

White House orders govt agencies to close

The White House budget director has ordered US federal agencies to begin closing down after Congress failed to pass a budget to avert a government shutdown.

"Agencies should now execute plans for an orderly shutdown due to the absence of appropriations," said Sylvia Mathews Burwell, director Of the White House Office of Management and Budget said in a memo on Monday night.

The order was issued 10 minutes before the US government officially ran out of money after a day of angry brinkmanship between the Republican-controlled House of Representatives and the Senate, where Democrats have the majority.

Burwell said the Obama administration urged Congress to move quickly so critical government services could be restored. She said the shutdown will affect hundreds of thousands of workers who will be sent home and it will inconvenience millions who rely on federal services.

She said some critical functions, like the military and air traffic control, will remain open.

"We urge Congress to act quickly to pass a Continuing Resolution to provide a short-term bridge that ensures sufficient time to pass a budget for the remainder of the fiscal year, and to restore the operation of critical public services and programs that will be impacted by a lapse in appropriations."

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The US government officially ran out of money?

so police, fire stations, ambulance services etc will no longer be funded?

Omg it'll be like Detroit, except all over the US.

Re: Is Anyone Following This?

beach_and_home — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 04:48:22 GMT

yes, following it and it is unbelievable.

It is only temporary though. But it could really affect the world's economy. It's too early to say how bad it will get.

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tasfleur — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 04:49:15 GMT

Yes, I've been watching it unfolding.

It seems to be an annual "threat" that usually gets resolved before it happens. If it's serious this time, heaven help the whole country as well as others.

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icyfroth — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 05:03:44 GMT

It's actually very frightening!

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tasfleur — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 05:05:06 GMT

It is indeed Icy, quite scary.

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*ibis — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 05:09:28 GMT

@icyfroth wrote:
It's actually very frightening!

of course you realize the US goverment has shut down 17 times since 1977

were you frightened during those shutdowns?

Re: Is Anyone Following This?

icyfroth — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 05:13:13 GMT

@*ibis wrote:
@icyfroth wrote:
It's actually very frightening!
of course you realize the US goverment has shut down 17 times since 1977

were you frightened during those shutdowns?

No I didn't realise that!

But to see so many cities like Detroit and Cleveland in decline, makes me wonder of there really is hope of a recovery?

Re: Is Anyone Following This?

icyfroth — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 05:31:32 GMT

Or is it indeed a double contra bluff by the President to force Congress to bow to his wishes or else unleash worldwide recession?

How will this affect Australia?

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tasfleur — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 05:32:39 GMT

No Ibis, never 'frightened'. Yes Ibis, they have been known to shut down, but never completely; mostly, it's just games and point scoring plus power mongering amongst themselves.

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kengillard — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 05:35:42 GMT

do hope your right Tas

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**meep** — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 05:36:22 GMT

What happens if the US government shuts down?

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/business/markets/what-happens-if-the-us-government-shuts-down/story-e6frfm30-1226730724779#ixzz2gRhPgjh9

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**meep** — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 05:40:03 GMT

@tasfleur wrote:
No Ibis, never 'frightened'. Yes Ibis, they have been known to shut down, but never completely; mostly, it's just games and point scoring plus power mongering amongst themselves.

1995?

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tasfleur — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 05:40:08 GMT

Don't worry Kengillard, it will return to usual business before the country shuts down as a whole xx

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lakeland27 — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 05:43:21 GMT

it seems a conservative trait, lose the presidential election so play interference. a lot like abbotts 3 year tantrum. fortunately we have a better system.

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cherry*135 — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 05:44:52 GMT

icy - The US government officially ran out of money?

FOR the first time in nearly two decades, the US government will shut down after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach an agreement over how to fund the country.

The US is in this situation because of a seemingly intractable deadlock over policy.

It's the first time this has happened in 17 years

http://www.news.com.au/business/markets/what-happens-if-the-us-government-shuts-down/story-e6frfm30-1226730724779

Not the same as officially running out of money.

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debra9275 — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 05:45:28 GMT

yes, I've been keeping an eye on it too Icy

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tasfleur — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 05:46:03 GMT

Australia does indeed have a better system Lakeland, I agree. Here's hoping this country doesn't ever work the same way as the USA or similar.

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tasfleur — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 05:47:45 GMT

Not the same as officially running out of money .. agree with you there am*3.

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tasfleur — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 05:49:08 GMT

adding to post #17, I hope it doesn't ever work POLITICALLY that way ...

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icyfroth — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 05:51:31 GMT

Oh somehow I'm comfortedn

@am*3 wrote:
icy - The US government officially ran out of money?

FOR the first time in nearly two decades, the US government will shut down after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach an agreement over how to fund the country.

The US is in this situation because of a seemingly intractable deadlock over policy.

It's the first time this has happened in 17 years

http://www.news.com.au/business/markets/what-happens-if-the-us-government-shuts-down/story-e6frfm30-1226730724779

Not the same as officially running out of money.

Oh somehow I'm comforted thanks Am*3

NOT!