Government Shutdown: What's Next for Workers, Parks, and Travel?

Federal Workers Impacted

• 1.4 million federal workers without pay for over a month
• Half worked without pay, half were sent home
• Back pay expected, but may take a few days

SNAP Program Restarted

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) back on track
• 42 million Americans affected
• Confusion and legal battles during shutdown
• Benefits varied: full, partial, or none
• Restart underway, but normalcy may take time

Smithsonian Museums and National Zoo Reopening

• Slow reopening of Smithsonian museums and National Zoo
• National Museum of American History and National Air and Space Museum open Friday
• Rest to follow by Monday

Air Travel Disruptions

• Air travel still a mess due to shutdown
• Shortage of air traffic controllers caused delays and cancellations
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reduced flights at busy airports
• Problems expected to take time to resolve

National Parks Understaffed

• National parks open but understaffed during shutdown
• Less security and fewer services
• Months to fix damage, per National Parks Conservation Association
• Millions lost in entrance fees, delaying projects and services
• Government funded until January, but another shutdown could cause more problems