User blog:TheToughGuy/My Question To You All: No. 23

Intro
It is now Day 6 since the government shut down. So far, there has been talk about the parties gettting back together to get the government running again and working out an agreement on the government spending for next year. But knowing how hard-headed the Democracts are and the Republicans trying so hard to get their voices heard, it's going to be a while before anything is solved. I just hope it doesn't last as long as 21 days like the last shut down 17 years ago. Many federal workers have been furloughed and are now waiting for the shut down to end so they can get back to work. And recently, I heard that they decided to allow backpay when all this ends, so that's a good thing so far.

My Question(s)
For any of you living in the US, are you affected by the government shut down? Have you, your parents or your friends and collages been affected? Are you and anyone you know doing odd jobs till this blows over?

And lastly, how do you think this shut down will last? Do you think it will last longer than 21 days, or do you think that both parties will solve their differences soon?

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