Shutdown

I suppose it is the same the world over. Politicians look after themselves and the hoi polloi can figuratively go jump.

The USA has entered 'a shutdown'. Non essential Federal employees will be without pay until Congress reaches agreement on a funding bill currently the subject of dispute. News reports indicate that the military (or sections of it) are amongst tens of thousands who face a parlous financial situation. But not the Politicians. Members of Congress continue to be paid.