(NewsNation) — Federal lawmakers have until midnight to pass a budget, or else the government will shut down, impacting millions of employees and consumers ahead of the holiday.
Without a funding plan, the shutdown would begin at 12:01 a.m. Dec. 21 and last until Congress passes a spending bill.
Here are the government services and agencies that would be affected if the government shuts down.
What does a government shutdown impact?
Federal employees, including military members, would not be paid. Non-essential agencies would stop service, while essential workers, such as police........