What will happen if the GOP lock goverment down
As it seems now the exremist wing of the GOP freedom caucus might lock goverment down thanks to a very weak speaker of the house how will this affect the GOP in congress electorally,
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Graylight · 51-55, F
Well, let's look at the last one, which was a partial shutdown.
420,000 federal employees worked without pay. Additionally, 400,000 federal employees were furloughed.
The FHA stopped processing loans and mortgages, placing untold numbers in financial limbo.
IRS customer service was halted, leading to backlogs and delayed tax returns.
The Commerce Department's Export Assistance Center and US commercial service employees stationed overseas stopped aiding US companies in expanding American exports.
The Small Business Administration halted activity.
The E-Verify program used by many businesses.
Consumer Protections (FTC) were halted, including the Nat'l Do Not Call Registry, consumer complaint systems and identity theft reporting.
All services for visitors to National Park Service sites were stopped, such as visitors’ centers, interpretative programs, and restrooms. Many Parks were are overflowing with uncollected garbage, Some areas of national parks sustained damage that will take generations to heal. In addition, the Smithsonian Institution and the National Gallery of Art were closed.
Environmental inspections of drinking water, hazardous waste management and inspection of chemical facilities was halted.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suspended data analysis and investigations into motor vehicle manufacturing defects. Recalls as a result of automotive defects did not occur.
In the end, it was estimated that the government shutdown cost the American economy $11 billion. And that was a 35-day partial shutdown. The Republicans are playing a very, very dangerous game that, if it hurt American voters again, may cost them the near future.
House Committee on Appropriations
Congressional Budget Office
Guardian
Forbes
420,000 federal employees worked without pay. Additionally, 400,000 federal employees were furloughed.
The FHA stopped processing loans and mortgages, placing untold numbers in financial limbo.
IRS customer service was halted, leading to backlogs and delayed tax returns.
The Commerce Department's Export Assistance Center and US commercial service employees stationed overseas stopped aiding US companies in expanding American exports.
The Small Business Administration halted activity.
The E-Verify program used by many businesses.
Consumer Protections (FTC) were halted, including the Nat'l Do Not Call Registry, consumer complaint systems and identity theft reporting.
All services for visitors to National Park Service sites were stopped, such as visitors’ centers, interpretative programs, and restrooms. Many Parks were are overflowing with uncollected garbage, Some areas of national parks sustained damage that will take generations to heal. In addition, the Smithsonian Institution and the National Gallery of Art were closed.
Environmental inspections of drinking water, hazardous waste management and inspection of chemical facilities was halted.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suspended data analysis and investigations into motor vehicle manufacturing defects. Recalls as a result of automotive defects did not occur.
In the end, it was estimated that the government shutdown cost the American economy $11 billion. And that was a 35-day partial shutdown. The Republicans are playing a very, very dangerous game that, if it hurt American voters again, may cost them the near future.
House Committee on Appropriations
Congressional Budget Office
Guardian
Forbes
