Here Are Some Unexpected Effects of the Government Shutdown

As the partial government shutdown approaches the two-week mark, thousands of federal employees and millions more Americans are feeling the effects.

While many government functions — including the military, the Postal Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs and entitlement programs — are still operating, a quarter of the government lacks funding.

As the partial government shutdown approaches the two-week mark, thousands of federal employees and millions more Americans are feeling the effects. While many government functions — including the military, the Postal Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs and entitlement programs — are still operating, a quarter of the government lacks funding.