During an interview that aired on Birmingham's WXJC radio's "Priority Talk," U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) weighed in on next week's probable federal government shutdown.

If Congress is unable to reach a last-minute compromise by Tuesday night, the government will shut down.

Aderholt, a member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, told "Priority Talk" host Greg Davis that he was unsure how long the shutdown would last, but put the odds at 90%.

"The essentials will come into place, but they will not be paid until the government goes back into session — or I'm sorry, the government gets an agreement. So even though we go back into session, it doesn't mean anything if we don't get an agreement. So next Wednesday will be the day that everybody will be watching to find out w

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