The federal government is heading toward a shutdown. Here's what economists say would be the impact. | NYGazet

The economic impact of a government shutdown depends on its duration, economists say. Some payments, like Social Security, would continue to be issued.

A government shutdown could begin within days, halting pay for hundreds of thousands of federal workers and delaying services, as lawmakers remain deadlocked over funding past Sept. 30. The financial impact of a shutdown typically depends on the leng... [5165 chars]