Republican Shutdown Costing $4,000 Every Second

This GOP Shutdown has already cost $1.77 billion+, currently rising about $4,000 every second according to the real-time counter at Shutdowncost.com. And that’s just the economic cost. There are many personal costs as well:

Blood Drives Cancelled

Several blood drives have been cancelled, causing the loss of hundreds of donations. The longer the shutdown lasts, the more dire the situation will get, risking blood shortages.

Private Sector Workers Furloughed

Feeling the loss of government contract spending, Lockheed has announced that they will furlough 3,000 employees.

Military Training Exercises Cancelled

The shutdown has resulted in a lack of funding for training operations at bases in Europe, potentially putting readiness at risk.

Head Start

Up to 19,000 children are unable to attend head start programs, depriving them of early-childhood educational opportunities and leaving their parents scrambling for childcare.

Cancer Patients Turned Away

Cancer patients trying to enroll in clinical trials at NIH have been turned away until the shutdown ends.

Assistance for low income families ending

The WIC program, which provides food assitance to families with children, has shut down. Some states are not accepting new applicants, and other states are running on reserves which will last mere days.

By: Obewon

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