Sen. Hawley Calls Pending Government Shutdown ‘Stupid’

(MissouriNet) The federal government will shut down on Sunday, barring any last-minute breakthroughs between Republican leaders in the U.S. House and a small group of hardline conservatives demanding more spending cuts. CNBC reports that WIC participants would likely experience delays in getting nutritional benefits for their children within days, while SNAP participants would only experience delays if the shutdown lasts more than two weeks. Mail will still be delivered because it’s considered essential. Missouri U-S Senator Josh Hawley calls any potential shutdown “stupid.”  “We will continue to work. My team, my offices will be open. We will be working, and I would just say to folks out there if you need help with anything, we are here to work. We’re not going to shut down. I mean, we’re going to keep on working.”

If a shutdown happens, all federal offices and services deemed non-essential will cease operations Sunday.