Government Closed Down

Here recently, the federal government has encountered a complete shutdown. Congress couldn't agree on a spending plan for Obamacare, and therefore the bill has not been passed. Most of the people who agreed to pass the bill were Democrats, while most Republicans thought that it shouldn't be passed. If a compromise can’t be made, more of the federal government will slowly come to a halt.

This doesn't necessarily mean the United States has no government for the time being. Everyone still has to obey the law, and people will still be punished for not doing so. This simply means people who work for federal agencies and businesses aren't being paid. However, the military, Congress, and President Obama are still being paid.

According to NBC News, President Obama says he is angry with Congress for postponing the bill for Obamacare that originally caused the government to close. He says it is unnecessary and irresponsible. Members of Congress weren't built to argue. It is fine to disagree and try to compromise, but arguing only arouses more problems.

Remember, this isn't the first time our government has had a shutdown. The last shutdown happened in 1995, and lasted 21 days. This year’s shutdown shouldn't cause any major problems, but the longer Congress waits to pass the bill, the more of an effect the government shutdown will have on the country. Hopefully Congress will reach an agreement, and the government can get back up on its feet again.

- Dylan Crigger

Source: CNN