What is going on now with the government shut down?

Answer 1

Most government offices and functions will close. Services from federal courts to federal parks to passport processing will close. Employees will essentially be put on furlough and not paid until services reopen.

However, government shut down was avoided last night. (April 8, 2011.)
It means that all gov run buildings will close, such as the Smithsonian in D.C, and basically, no one in the government is getting paid

Answer 2

If the government is not bailed out by china again then we will have inflation. meaning that 1$ now is going to be equal to 3$.

Ex: A pack of gum is 1.20$ today and if government shuts down that same pack of gum will cost you 3.60$.

Answer 3

A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass funding for government operations. When a gap in appropriations occurs, the federal government mandates what is known as a shutdown of all federal-funded operations in the nation. In addition, many government-employed personnel are placed onto furlough, or forced unpaid leave, and public federal-owned institutions such as parks and museums are closed temporarily.

The Office of Management and Budget determines exactly which government functions are halted during shutdowns, but for the most part, national parks, passport offices, DPS offices, museums, and others are usually closed. Government employees deemed "essential" such as emergency personnel and the military are exempt from furlough.

Under the Constitution, the federal government reserves executive jurisdiction over the municipality of Washington DC. Although under 1973 Home Rule Act Washington DC has been given considerable leverage in self-governing, the majority of the municipality's key operations are funded by the federal government itself. Because of this, during government shutdowns, many services in the city such as schools and garbage collection are suspended.

Answer 4

yes, plenty of times.

Answer 5

It is resolved until early next year.