TAMPA, Fla. - At the start of the day, funding for the federal government ran out, forcing non-essential agencies and programs to pause operations.

What we know:

Essential workers such as TSA screeners and air traffic controllers continue to work, but will not receive pay until funding is restored. Restrictions on overtime may lead to longer waits at airports, and travel analysts warn some employees may seek other jobs if the shutdown continues.

Tampa’s MacDill Air Force Base issued a statement noting that a lapse in funding "can significantly impact readiness, modernization efforts and overall ability to maintain technological superiority."

Local perspective:

United Way Suncoast has begun preparations to assist furloughed federal employees, drawing on a blueprint from the 2018 sh

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