THE COASTAL PACKET: How Maine would be affected by a federal shutdown

Thursday, January 18

How Maine would be affected by a federal shutdown

Press Herald - If Congress can’t avoid a government shutdown over immigration policy this week, the most visible effect in Maine would be the closure of Acadia National Park.

Heating and housing assistance for the poor also might be vulnerable to disruption, although state officials have been unable to get their federal counterparts to clarify the situation. Related

Federal employees also would not receive paychecks, some civilian workers could be furloughed, and there could be delays in getting passports.

Otherwise, Mainers would notice few changes, at least at first, because the state has relatively few federal facilities and employees

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