Information on Government Shutdown

Press Release

Congressman Bill Cassidy (R-LA) issued the following statement after the United States House of Representatives voted to go to conference committee with the Senate on Continuing Resolution, H.J. Res 59

As a doctor, I know that ObamaCare has many problems and is not ready to be implemented. The House has repeatedly passed legislation to fund the government and protect millions of American families from the devastating effects of ObamaCare. I will continue to work with my colleagues -- both Republican and Democrats- to find a plan that will get the government running again. The House is ready to work with the Senate, but we need the Senate to join us at the negotiation table.

As I continue to fight for Louisiana and against ObamaCare to resolve this situation, I wanted to provide you with some basic information about government operations during a shutdown:

Veterans in receipt of disability compensation or pension checks will continue to receive those payments.
Social Security benefits will continue to be sent out. This includes Social Security Disability payments.
Medicare payments will continue to be dispersed and doctors will continue to see patients.
The United States Postal Service will continue to deliver mail and will maintain other retail services.
Food inspections and drug approvals as well as other FDA activities essential to ensure continued public health would continue to occur.
FBI and other federal law enforcement officials will not be subject to furloughs. In addition, federal prisons will remain fully guarded.
TSA officers will not be subject to furloughs and air-traffic controllers will continue to operate.
Troops and their families will continue to be paid, thanks to a bill passed by the House of Representatives on Saturday and signed by the President last night.

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