White House rips possible shutdown, claims kids, seniors, veterans affected | USA TODAY

Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget described the potential effects of a federal government shutdown. RELATED: McCarthy comments on position challenges, frustration with Senate https://tinyurl.com/5uz4rdm7 The shutdown countdown is on, and Congress has less than 36 hours to avert a crisis that would impact millions of Americans. But despite the dwindling time, feuding lawmakers are no less entrenched in their positions. A small group of hard-right Republicans who represent a sliver of America is set to send the entire country into a federal government shutdown at 12:01 a.m. Oct. 1 − a situation that would disproportionately impact people who need the most help. Those who would feel the deepest losses include babies who rely on WIC benefits for formula, members of the military who would serve without pay, numerous federal workers who would be furloughed, travelers who wait in long TSA lines and more. Here's where things stand in the shutdown fight and what it means for you. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://tinyurl.com/45u72b27 » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #Shutdown #Politics #WhiteHouse