Ilhan Omar

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Score 142
10/1/2025, 6:03:43 PM
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Rep. Ilhan Omar
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Air traffic controllers and TSA agents are deemed essential, so they’ll still be working but without pay. The FAA says about a quarter of its workforce will be furloughed.
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National Parks will stay open during a shutdown but 64% of National Park Service staff will be furloughed. That means little to no maintenance, no visitor services, and very limited staff for emergencies. If safety or resource damage becomes a problem, parks can be forced to
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Medicaid and Medicare will continue, but new applications and renewals will be delayed. Department of Health and Human Services staff responding to public health or natural emergencies also remain on the job.
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Social Security benefits are mandatory and will continue regardless of a shutdown, so recipients can expect to continue receiving their payments. But the Social Security Administration will see furloughed staff, which means new applications and other requests will take longer
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A shutdown means hundreds of thousands of federal workers will be furloughed or forced to work without pay.
Rep. Ilhan Omar
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Republicans shut down the government because they don’t want to fix the health care crisis they created.

Their partisan games threaten paychecks, health care, and vital services for millions of families. Here’s what will be impacted: (THREAD 🧵)

The statement addresses the impact of a government shutdown on student aid and loan payments, contributing to the public discourse on the effects of political decisions on education and financial obligations.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not directly cause harm but highlights a potential financial burden on borrowers, which could be seen as indirectly harmful. [-1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement provides information that could promote understanding of the situation, but it lacks empathy or compassion for those affected.
  3. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement is factual and does not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. [+1]
  4. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    By informing the public about the continuation of student aid and loan payment expectations, the statement uses its influence to better inform society. [+1]
  5. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds free speech by responsibly informing the public about the implications of the shutdown on student loans. [+1]