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You Asked, So We’ll Answer   FOQ:  Why are people talking about a government shutdown? Short: There might be one. Long: Since a 1980 interpretation of the 1884 Antideficiency Act, the government must shut down if Congress fails to pass a budget and can’t pay its bills. During a shutdown, only departments covering the safety of human life or protection of property will continue to operate (military, federal hospitals, etc.). While a deal was recently reached to hopefully get us through September, it may not be enough. Congress really has until June to get something more substantial in place.   …