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VA status during a potential goverment shutdown
Posted on 12/21/18 at 12:32 pm
Posted on 12/21/18 at 12:32 pm
Secretary Wilkie: VA not affected in the event of partial government shutdown
WASHINGTON – In light of the possibility of a partial federal government shutdown, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert Wilkie released the following statement:
“Thanks to the leadership of President Trump and Congress, VA is fully funded for fiscal year 2019, and in the event of a partial government shutdown, all VA operations will continue unimpeded.
“We thank the president and Congress for their commitment to our nation’s heroes in funding VA, and stand ready to provide all of the VA benefits and services our Veterans have earned.”
WASHINGTON – In light of the possibility of a partial federal government shutdown, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert Wilkie released the following statement:
“Thanks to the leadership of President Trump and Congress, VA is fully funded for fiscal year 2019, and in the event of a partial government shutdown, all VA operations will continue unimpeded.
“We thank the president and Congress for their commitment to our nation’s heroes in funding VA, and stand ready to provide all of the VA benefits and services our Veterans have earned.”
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Posted on 12/21/18 at 12:34 pm to PsychTiger
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VA not affected in the event of partial government shutdown
The VA doesn't work when the Government is open so there's that
Posted on 12/21/18 at 12:36 pm to PsychTiger
The funny thing is, even some of the agencies that would be affected by a shutdown will still be open to some degree. A handful of agencies appear to have prior appropriations that will keep the lights on and employees at work.
Ironically, that could be ammo to keep the government shutdown even longer, because parts of that 25% that would be "shutdown" will still be working...lmao!
Ironically, that could be ammo to keep the government shutdown even longer, because parts of that 25% that would be "shutdown" will still be working...lmao!
Posted on 12/21/18 at 12:38 pm to Wtodd
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The VA doesn't work when the Government is open so there's that
Some of us in a few locations try.
Posted on 12/21/18 at 12:40 pm to PsychTiger
Defense and many other things have already been funded for FY19, this shutdown is only for a few more selective areas.
Posted on 12/21/18 at 12:52 pm to TennesseeFan25
The Budget Shutdown will shut down most of the Federal Flood Insurance Program since its funding is tied up with the Budget as well.
IRS will take a hit because many of their employees were not be able to process taxes and refunds.
If Trump really wanted to piss off the Democrats he could force the TSA air traffic controllers to take a break which would impact all passenger and package delivery traffic.
A shutdown would only affect nine departments (Agriculture, Commerce, Homeland Security, HUD, Interior, Justice Dept, State Dept, Transportation, and Treasury) which could mean that that as many as 380,000 workers would be furloughed without pay while more than 400,000 would be required to work without pay until the showdown is settled.
And while food stamp benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program do fall under the Agriculture Department, those benefits would likely continue for several weeks at the very least before available funding to cover them dried up.
IRS will take a hit because many of their employees were not be able to process taxes and refunds.
If Trump really wanted to piss off the Democrats he could force the TSA air traffic controllers to take a break which would impact all passenger and package delivery traffic.
A shutdown would only affect nine departments (Agriculture, Commerce, Homeland Security, HUD, Interior, Justice Dept, State Dept, Transportation, and Treasury) which could mean that that as many as 380,000 workers would be furloughed without pay while more than 400,000 would be required to work without pay until the showdown is settled.
And while food stamp benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program do fall under the Agriculture Department, those benefits would likely continue for several weeks at the very least before available funding to cover them dried up.
Posted on 12/21/18 at 12:57 pm to PsychTiger
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Some of us in a few locations try.
I know and the irony of my post is I'm having an MRI today at the VA......asking for prayers
Posted on 12/21/18 at 1:04 pm to Wtodd
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The VA doesn't work when the Government is open so there's that
So, the shutdown is going to fix the VA?
Posted on 12/21/18 at 1:10 pm to The Maj
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So, the shutdown is going to fix the VA?
No one said it would.......a "Fix the VA" thread would be 500 pages and 14 bans
Posted on 12/21/18 at 1:13 pm to Wtodd
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500 pages and 14 bans
So about half the alters running around would be banned? I say we go for it...
This post was edited on 12/21/18 at 1:16 pm
Posted on 12/21/18 at 1:15 pm to The Maj
IN
Posted on 12/21/18 at 1:38 pm to PsychTiger
True.
Posted on 12/21/18 at 1:43 pm to PsychTiger
Hey doc...I've been having these dreams that Hillary actually won the election, but went through hormone therapy and grew a stylish yellow coiffure. Oh and he/she has very small hands. Should I seek professional help? Asking for a friend.
Posted on 12/21/18 at 1:56 pm to Wtodd
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I know and the irony of my post is I'm having an MRI today at the VA......asking for prayers
You have my prayers, Brah.. good luck.
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