Partial Government #Shutdown Impacting Federal Maritime Commission, National Maritime Center Operations – gCaptain
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The partial shutdown of the U.S. government is impacting operations as key maritime agencies and offices across the country.
President Trump has warned of a “very long” shutdown as he pushes Republican-led Congress for new funds for a border wall.
As a result, the Federal Maritime Commission has closed as of Wednesday due to the lapse in appropriations. With the exceptions of Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri and Commissioner Rebecca Dye, who are Presidentially-appointed, Senate-confirmed officials, all Commission employees have been placed on furlough and are prohibited by law from performing any duties during the shutdown.