American Government enters first shutdown in 17 years; lawmakers remain divided over Obamacare

Democrats and Republicans have been unable to agree on the financing of the U.S. government a compromise. The deadline will be expired soon.

 Is the absence of an agreement, the federal government without money and will continue from Tuesday. many government closed

Leave

The White House has instructed various government departments to prepare. Closing for Hundreds of thousands of officials sent on leave. Only federal officials as ‘indispensable’ are declared to continue working.

Soldiers, food inspectors, air traffic wardens and work through. Also, pensions and benefits are despite the ‘shutdown’ just paid. Approximately400,000 civilian employees of defense can not work. National parks, museums and attractions are closed.

Health Insurance

The Republican majority in the House of Representatives has made ​​dependent on government funding and delay adaptation of ‘Obamacare’ legislation that compels Americans health insurance to participate.

Senate Democrats refused to make.’s Health Insurance from Obama It is the most important result that President Barack Obama achieved in his first term. Americans can therefore from today subscribe to a health insurance under the new legislation.

Missions

Obama said American soldiers in a videobooschap assured. ”We will ensure that you continue to receive necessary to succeed. Missions you the means’

He points out that Congress has not taken its responsibility. Against civilians working in defense, the President said: “You and your families deserve better than the non-functioning that we see now in Congress.”

American Government enters first shutdown in 17 years; lawmakers remain divided over Obamacare