Tag: National Parks
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US Government Shutdown: Which Services Stay Open and Why
Overview: Why a shutdown happens and what it means A US government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass a timely funding bill or a lasting budget agreement. Without funding authorities in place, many federal operations run under a funding lapse. The result can pause non‑essential services while essential functions, like national security and public…
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US Government Shutdown: What Still Runs, What Closes
Overview The United States is facing a formal government shutdown after Congress failed to pass a funding package, marking the first time in nearly seven years that funding has lapsed. With political wrangling over a budget package tied to health care and other priorities, the lapse in funding means non‑essential federal operations pause while essential…
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US Government Shutdown: What Stays Open and What Closes
Overview of the Shutdown The United States faces a government shutdown after lawmakers failed to agree on a funding package. In such pauses, the government designates certain operations as essential while others pause, affecting hundreds of thousands of federal workers and the services the public relies on. This article outlines what typically continues, what may…
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US Government Shutdown: What a Looming Shutdown Could Mean for the Nation
Overview of the Shutdown Risk The United States faces a real risk of a government shutdown if Congress cannot reach a budget agreement by midnight. The standoff reflects a broader pattern of political dysfunction, where partisan demands collide with fiscal reality, potentially paralyzing parts of the federal government for days or weeks. Analysts warn that…
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Innovative Tactics to Combat Feral Pigs in National Parks
Introduction Feral pigs have become one of Australia’s most notorious introduced species, wreaking havoc on native ecosystems and costing the agricultural sector a staggering $100 million each year. Recently, park rangers employed innovative tactics to tackle this pressing issue, capturing 16 invasive “mini-bulldozers” in a national park. This article explores the unique methods used and…