What happens during a government shutdown?

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The U.S. government faces a shutdown on Oct. 1 unless Congress passes a spending bill to keep the government funded. Ed Jenkins, professor of practice in accounting at Penn State, explains in the Q&A below what a government shutdown is and what it means for American citizens and residents who rely on services like Medicare and Social Security. The government actually shuts down frequently.

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