Here are 5 ways the government shutdown is impacting Americans

Government Shutdown Impact - 4,000 federal employees were laid off across various government agencies [1] - Reduced staffing impacts critical agencies like cyber security and special education [2] - Federal workers experienced reduced paychecks due to the shutdown affecting their pay period [2] - If the shutdown continues for two more weeks, federal workers may receive no paycheck [2] - TSA, airlines, and airports are experiencing delays due to employees calling out sick or taking breaks because they are not being paid [3] Veterans Affairs - Veterans are experiencing delays in GI bill payments [3] - The veterans' assistance hotline is understaffed, leaving veterans without support [3] Education - The Department of Special Education is significantly impacted by the shutdown and layoffs [4] - Millions of students with special education programs funded through the Department of Education are affected [4]