By now we’re all aware that there’s a government shutdown going on as Democrats and Republicans bicker over the federal budget. The shutdown – currently on Day 7 – is impacting some government offices and institutions while others seem to be functioning as normal for the time being.
While entities such as the US Postal Service, Social Security Administration, and the federal court system have seen minimal impact, others such as the National Parks Service and the offices that verify applicants’ income data for home loans are either significantly understaffed or completely closed.
Here’s a look at the shutdown through the eyes of Twitter:
Because of the federal gov’t shutdown this National Park Service Twitter feed is inactive. We’ll start tweeting again when we get back
— NationalParkService (@NatlParkService) October 1, 2013
The federal government is currently shut down.
— US Labor Department (@USDOL) October 1, 2013
We’re sorry, but we will not be tweeting or responding to @ replies during the government shutdown. We’ll be back as soon as possible!
— US Dept of Education (@usedgov) October 1, 2013
Sorry, but we won't be tweeting/responding to replies during the government shutdown. Be back as soon as possible. http://t.co/qIx8cigrnb
— NASA (@NASA) October 1, 2013
This account will be posting limited recall news during the government shutdown. We will not respond to or monitor tweets.
— U.S. FDA (@FDArecalls) October 1, 2013
Due to a lapse in government funding, new posts and responses may not originate from this account until appropriations are enacted.
— NIH (@NIH) October 1, 2013
Due the federal government #shutdown, all our museums and @NationalZoo are closed until further notice
— Smithsonian (@smithsonian) October 1, 2013
The Museum remains closed today as the federal shutdown continues. http://t.co/NzjObqoZ7S
— US Holocaust Museum (@HolocaustMuseum) October 4, 2013
Due to the lapse in federal government funding this channel will not be updated until the federal government reopens.
— USDA Food Safety (@USDAFoodSafety) October 1, 2013
The federal government is currently shut down.
— U.S. EPA (@EPA) October 1, 2013
Due to the Federal Government shutdown, we will not be able to tweet. Visit http://t.co/11N2X9p8qm.
— US National Archives (@USNatArchives) October 1, 2013
Due to a lapse in appropriations, SBA will be inactive on Twitter until further notice. More info http://t.co/1K2m7ZRuX6 #shutdown
— SBA (@SBAgov) October 1, 2013
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