Emory Professors, Students Express Concern Over Federal Government Shutdown
The Emory Wheel, an independent student-run newspaper of Emory University since 1919, reports on the concerns of Emory professors and students regarding the federal government shutdown.
Congress failed to pass a bill to fund the government for the 10th time in October, resulting in a shutdown that began on October 1. The shutdown occurred due to the failure of Republicans and Democrats to compromise on a spending bill prior to the end of the fiscal year.
- About 750,000 federal workers were on unpaid leave a week after the shutdown began.
- Operations were stopped in many research centers, schools, and national parks.
- Airports nationwide reported staff shortages among air traffic controllers, who go unpaid during government shutdowns.
One of the main funding disputes between Republicans and Democrats revolves around renewing enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, which are set to expire at the end of December.
President Joe Biden helped expand the ACA subsidies, which U.S. President Barack Obama established in 2010.
Author's summary: Emory community concerned about government shutdown impact.
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