Congress slams PM Modi's government over 'hurriedly' rolling out fortified rice

National Parks to Close Amid Government Shutdown

National Parks to Close , Amid Government Shutdown. As Congress has yet to pass a funding measure before the Sept. 30 deadline, a government shutdown appears imminent, Politico reports. . On Sept. 29, the Biden administration announced that if a shutdown goes into effect, most of the nation's national parks will close. The Interior Department will maintain crucial park duties, but staff who tend to visitors will be furloughed, Politico reports. . At [National Park] sites across the country, gates will be locked, visitor centers will be closed, and thousands of park rangers will be furloughed, The Interior Department, via fact sheet. Accordingly, the public will be encouraged not to visit sites during the period of lapse in appropriations out of consideration for protection of natural and cultural resources, as well as visitor safety, The Interior Department, via fact sheet. However, state governments have the option of using their own money to keep parks open. Arizona and Utah plan to utilize that course of action "to keep the Grand Canyon, Zion, Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef and Canyonlands national parks" open, Politico reports. . Arizona and Utah plan to utilize that course of action "to keep the Grand Canyon, Zion, Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef and Canyonlands national parks" open, Politico reports. . Arizona and Utah plan to utilize that course of action "to keep the Grand Canyon, Zion, Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef and Canyonlands national parks" open, Politico reports. . We expect to be reimbursed, just as federal employees receive back pay during a shutdown, and we have communicated this to the Department of Interior, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, via statement. Last year, over 312 million people visited national parks, bringing in about $24 billion for local economies. The decision to shut them down contrasts actions taken by the Trump administration amid a 2018 government shutdown, Politico reports. During that year's 35-day shutdown, parks remained open without staff. Several, such as Joshua Tree National Park, were damaged by visitors

5 Takeaways From the 2nd GOP Debate

5 Takeaways , From the 2nd GOP Debate. The second Republican presidential debate took place on Sept. 27. These are some of the highlights. Haley and Ramaswamy butt heads again, Haley called out Ramaswamy's use of TikTok and accused him of being too close with China. She then went on to say that she feels "a little bit dumber for what you say.". Ramaswamy responded by saying, , "I think we would be better served as a Republican Party if we're not sitting here hurling personal insults and actually have a legitimate debate about policy.". There continues to be no consensus about Ukraine, Just as in Congress, no one can seem to agree about whether we should continue to fund Ukraine's defense against Russia or divert the money elsewhere. There continues to be no consensus about Ukraine, Just as in Congress, no one can seem to agree about whether we should continue to fund Ukraine's defense against Russia or divert the money elsewhere. DeSantis interjected more and continued to attack Trump, He specifically targeted Trump's decision to skip the debates since he's leading in the polls. DeSantis interjected more and continued to attack Trump, He specifically targeted Trump's decision to skip the debates since he's leading in the polls. Donald Trump is missing an action. He should be on this stage tonight. He owes it to you to defend his record where they added $7.8 trillion to the debt. That set the stage for the inflation that we have, Ron DeSantis, via 2nd GOP Debate. Other hopefuls keep attempting to be heard, Lower polling candidates such as Gov. Doug Burgum, Tim Scott and Mike Pence came out swinging. Other hopefuls keep attempting to be heard, Lower polling candidates such as Gov. Doug Burgum, Tim Scott and Mike Pence came out swinging. Little time was spent on abortion, The controversial topic was brought up "about 105 minutes into the 120-minute debate," ABC News reports. Little time was spent on abortion, The controversial topic was brought up "about 105 minutes into the 120-minute debate," ABC News reports

How Would a Government Shutdown Affect the US?

How Would a Government Shutdown , Affect the US?. If Congress does not allocate government funding for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1. 438 government agencies will not be able to continue normal operations, Reuters reports. . Here is how several government agencies could be affected:. Military, While U.S. military personnel would stay at their posts, nearly half of the Pentagon's civilian staff would be furloughed and payments to defense contractors could be delayed. Military, While U.S. military personnel would stay at their posts, nearly half of the Pentagon's civilian staff would be furloughed and payments to defense contractors could be delayed. Law Enforcement, Federal law enforcement agencies and prison staffers would stay on the job. Criminal prosecutions would continue, but civil litigation would not. Federal Courts, Federal courts have funds to stay open until Oct. 13. The Supreme Court would remain open. Federal Courts, Federal courts have funds to stay open until Oct. 13. The Supreme Court would remain open. Congress, Lawmakers will still get paid, while other federal workers will not. Health, The CDC will keep monitoring disease outbreaks, but half of its staff would be furloughed. The NIH would furlough the majority of its staff. Health, The CDC will keep monitoring disease outbreaks, but half of its staff would be furloughed. The NIH would furlough the majority of its staff. FDA food safety inspections would also be delayed, and inspections at drinking water and chemical plants would halt. Social Security and Other Benefits, The SSA will keep issuing benefits. Military veterans will also retain their benefits. . However, Women, Infants and Children (WIC) benefits would be cut within a matter of days. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits would be issued as normal for October but could change after that