The partial shutdown of the U.S. government that began Saturday affects about a quarter of the government. About 800,000 federal workers will feel the effects as lawmakers try to come to an agreement on a set of spending bills to keep the government funded.
A central sticking point remains funding for President Trump’s proposed border wall, and with the Senate adjourned until Thursday, there is no apparent quick end in sight.
As both sides work to solve the impasse, here is a rundown of what will and won’t be affected by the shutdown.
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