A government shutdown starting on Wednesday is looking probable as Democrats in Congress push Republicans on funding, health care, and President Trump’s reshaping of the federal government.

Unless Republicans and Democrats in Congress come to an agreement and pass a funding measure by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, October will kick off with the first government shutdown in nearly seven years.

It would affect every agency, but many “essential” government functions and payments would continue. The exact details of what will be open and closed can vary from previous shutdowns, however, and updated agency contingency plans have not been made public.

“The most important variable in assessing the potential economic impact and the impact felt by voters across the country is dependent on the length of

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