EnglishNews #22: Government Shutdown Impact (B2)
When the US government fails to pass a budget, it results in a “government shutdown.” During a shutdown, many federal agencies stop operating, thousands of workers are sent home without pay, and essential services face disruptions. The consequences affect millions of Americans, from federal employees to families relying on government assistance programs.
government shutdown – zamknięcie rządu
to inject – wstrzykiwać, wprowadzać (np. niepewność)
household finances – finanse domowe
…this government shutdown injects uncertainty into the household finances…
furloughed – na przymusowym urlopie bezpłatnym
…we could see 750,000 federal employees furloughed.
retroactively – z mocą wsteczną, wstecznie
They only get paid retroactively once this shutdown ends.
deemed essential – uznany za niezbędny
…federal workers who are deemed essential will be forced to keep working…
air traffic control – kontrola ruchu lotniczego
So think TSA agents, air traffic control workers, border patrol agents…
border patrol – straż graniczna
troops – żołnierze, wojska
…air traffic control workers, border patrol agents, plus some 2 million US troops.
paycheck – wypłata, czek z wynagrodzeniem
…keep in mind members of Congress do still get their paychecks during this time.
looming – nadchodzący, zbliżający się (z zagrożeniem)
Couple of other looming impacts here.
staff shortages – braki kadrowe
National parks are open for now, but could face staff shortages.
nutrition assistance – pomoc żywieniowa
…that critical WICK program, which gives nutrition assistance to 7 million…
low-income – o niskich dochodach
…nutrition assistance to 7 million low-income women and their children…
to stay intact – pozostać nienaruszynym, nietkniętym
Social Security payments should stay intact.