Federal Government Shutdown

5.1 million veterans will not receive a compensation check Nov. 1 if the government shutdown continues.

The closures at Lake Belton and Stillhouse Hollow Lake due to the partial shutdown of the federal government may result in the cancellation of the Fishing for Freedom tournament, one of the most popular events in the region.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The No. 2 House Democrat says a key factor extending the government shutdown is fear among moderate Republicans about a tea party challenge.

The partial shutdown of the federal government has resulted in the closing of domestic military base commissaries, and one company is looking to help.

Even if you don’t work for the Federal Government your life will be affected by the government shutdown.   If Federal folks around here are not getting paid, then those folks won’t be spending money. Think about that trickle down effect for local business.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A partial government shutdown is in its third day after a White House meeting among President Barack Obama and top congressional leaders yielded no reports of progress.

Some government employees furloughed due to the partial shutdown of the federal government are getting a little relief from a major automobile manufacturer.

**This article was published in October of 2013. For a list of flood closures around Belton and Stillhouse Hollow Lakes in June, 2016, click the button below.**

The House and Senate still aren't finding any common ground on a way to end the stalemate that has caused a partial shutdown of the federal government.

ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — District of Columbia lawmakers are preparing to vote on a measure to allow local workers to remain on the job and get paid during the partial federal government shutdown.