Government Shut Down

[john999]

If the government defaults and shuts down will work on VA claims stop? Will we even get our checks? The default date is August 2nd 2011. Do they send all non essential workers home from VA? I can't believe these idiots will let that happen. I don't want to get into which side is at fault just informational question.

[Pete53]

He is talking to Seniors on Social Security. I get SS check on 3rd. SS is collecting money no way should it not have enough funds.

[iceturkee]

@ iceturkee -

I believe he made the statement to make sure people realize the level of impact this particular type of shut-down can have. Last time, we didn't worrry about getting our benefits checks. This time, it's a whole other ball game. I believe neither party can afford (here we are again) to be the party that shut down government and as was so well put by jbasserr, really ticked off a lot of people/voters. Personally, I've had enough of the uncertainty these political tug-o-wars create in our lives. Both parties need to get over themselves, figure out a way ahead that makes sense to the casual observer and do what it can to stabilize the economy rather than trying to create fear for political gains.

well said.

[john999]

The real shot caller is Wall Street. They don't want a default and that is where all the money is for both political parties.

[carlie]

than why did the president state this morning (wednesday) that va checks might be effected?

To put some pressure on congress for the budget and come to some agreements.

[Tbird]

Here is a website that may help some http://factcheck.org/

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[justrluk]

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Thanks for the link. I've read a few articles, and like the balanced approach they use. At least they don't seem to be skewed either way, politically.