Closed for business What will happen if the federal government shuts down? Sen. Dianne Feinstein is right: People will die! It would be a catastrophe! Americans couldn't visit national parks, zoos, monuments. Food inspectors couldn't check meat. The IRS and passport offices would close Hundreds of thousands of important federal employees won't be able to do their work and receive the paycheck they deserve The shutdown will cost the U.S. economy tens of billions of dollars The seas will rise and polar bears will die -- no wait, wrong fake crisis The Democrats will blame Trump and the GOP. Republicans will blame Democrats. Taxpayers lose Absolutely nothing Not much. The important federal workers essential to national security and the safety of life and property will still do their jobs All Americans will breathe easier Constitutional government advocates will PARTY! Other View Results Loading ...