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"New York is trying to get its fiscal house in order. A federal shutdown would be disruptive in the short term and damaging in the long term. It could create a cash flow problem for our state and interrupt important capital projects," DiNapoli said in a statement. "A shutdown would result in waste and inefficiency, at both the federal and state level, at a time when states - and taxpayers - can least afford it."
In state fiscal year (SFY) 2010-11 nearly 37 percent, or almost $50 billion, of New York's total All Governmental Funds disbursements were federally financed. While the immediate impact is likely to be modest, an extended inability to draw down certain federal funds could cause cash flow challenges for the state. More than 126,500 civilian federal employees work in New York state. In addition, approximately $687 million in federal funds were used to either partially or fully fund state employees. An undetermined number of these employees would be impacted by a shutdown.
DiNapoli, like others have mentioned, also said that troops will not get paid (they will earn money during a shutdown, but they will not receive a paycheck). Federal services, like income tax returns, could also be delayed and state infrastructure projects that utilize federal funding could be affected.
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smh we will find out in the morning
now i wonder if i will receive financial aid even after already being approved
