Maryland leaders announced several resources that will be available to residents impacted by the government shutdown.

The federal government shut down on Wednesday morning after Congress failed to agree on a funding bill.

It is unclear how long the shutdown will last, as a Senate vote failed on Wednesday afternoon. CBS News reported that Republicans plan to hold votes over the next few days to put pressure on Democrats as both sides fault each other.

Who is affected by the government shutdown?

During a government shutdown, all non-essential work is halted until funding is approved and signed into law.

Individual agencies determine what work is essential and which employees stay on the job. Federal law enforcement officers, active military members, federally funded hospital sta

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