What Does a Government Shutdown Look Like?

Washington in photographs on the second day of the government shutdown.

Government Shutdown Puts Women and Children Most at Risk of Losing Nutrition Program Funding

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children is the first food supplement program that would lose funding in Maryland if the federal government shutdown was prolonged.

Maryland’s Democratic Members of Congress Denounce Republicans Over Shutdown

In a political game of chicken, congressional Republicans sought this week to pass a spending bill that also defunded the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare.

Federal Government Shutdown Would Hurt Workers, Maryland Economy

Tuesday’s looming government shutdown would cripple federal agencies in Maryland, hurt workers and cause a drop in economic output and tax revenue.