Funding Crisis Looms as October 1 Deadline Approaches

As the October 1 deadline nears, federal agencies are on the brink of a funding crisis due to Congress's failure to pass a budget for the next fiscal year. This could result in the furlough of hundreds of thousands of federal workers, creating uncertainty for many families. While essential payments like Social Security will continue, the potential disruption in government services underscores the urgent need for legislative action, impacting both workers and the broader economy.