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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The Department of Education will keep sending out student aid through Pell Grants and Federal Direct Student Loans. But even with the shutdown, borrowers are still expected to make their loan payments on time.
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.
Rep. Ilhan Omar
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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
Rep. Ilhan Omar
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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.
Rep. Ilhan Omar
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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
Rep. Ilhan Omar
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A shutdown means hundreds of thousands of federal workers will be furloughed or forced to work without pay.

The statement provides information about the impact of a government shutdown on veterans' services, highlighting which services will continue and which will be paused. It aims to inform the public about the specific effects on veterans, contributing to the broader discussion about the shutdown's impact on various government services.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement strives to do no harm by providing clear information about veterans' services during the shutdown, which can help veterans plan accordingly. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by clearly outlining which services will be affected, helping to foster empathy for those impacted by the shutdown. [+1]
  3. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    By informing the public about the specific impacts on veterans, the statement uses its influence to contribute to societal awareness and understanding of the shutdown's effects. [+1]
  4. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds free speech principles by responsibly using its platform to inform the public about important issues related to the shutdown. [+1]