Source: NPR.org
As the federal government enters the second full week of its partial shutdown, federal workers aren’t the only ones who will be affected.
A new congressional session starts on Thursday, with Democrats as the majority in the House, but there’s no indication that the shutdown will end before then.
Consumers across the country might notice the consequences of the shutdown in unexpected places, from poop in parks to closed museums.
Good night, gorilla: Every Smithsonian museum — even the National Zoo — is expected to close to the public on Wednesday. The institutions have relied on funds from previous years to stay open through the first of the New Year, but plan to close their doors on Jan. 2 if the government shutdown continues.
“It’s really disappointing for our public because we know so many people come to Washington with plans to visit the Smithsonian museums, which are free,” Smithsonian spokesperson Linda St. Thomas told WAMU’s Sasha-Ann Simons. “And they really plan on that being a part of their visit to the city.”
Leave no trace: About two weeks into the shutdown, garbage and human waste are piling up in Yosemite National Park, The Los Angeles Times reported. The park has stayed open since the shutdown began, making do with fewer resources, like bathrooms. Without access to restrooms, some park visitors are relieving themselves outside, but…
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