KKTV 11 News | Colorado Springs, Pueblo | News  Government
Shutdown: How Could It Affect You?   The possibility of a
government shutdown is less than 24 hours from becoming a
reality.  If this happens, where will its impact be felt?
--More than 800,000 federal workers considered "non-essential"
would be furloughed, including almost half of the civilian
employees working for the Department of Defense. Federal workers
essential to public safety and property protection will continue
to work. Furloughed workers have been paid retroactively in past
shutdowns, although there's no guarantee that will happen this
time.  --Active-duty military would still report to duty, but
will see their paychecks put on hold until the shutdown is over.
*UPDATE FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS: The Senate has adopted a bill
to pay members of the military in case the government shuts
down. The unanimous voice vote Monday sends the legislation to
the White House for President Barack Obama's signature.
--National parks, national museums and