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US Threatened to Close on October 1, Workers Not Paid US Threatened to Close. (Photo: Okezone.com) SPIRITUAL CHAT - The United States (US) is threatened with closing on October 1. The US Congress is also trying to thwart providing funds for the fiscal year which starts on Sunday.  The impact of the US shutdown will be felt around the world. There will be many workers temporarily furloughed from their positions on foreign policy and national security or ordered to work without pay.  A government shutdown could also damage the reputation of the United States (US) at a time when the Biden administration is trying to persuade many countries to side with the US over rival China and unite behind Ukraine as it battles Russia.  US embassies and consulates will remain open and passport and visa processing will continue as long as there are sufficient funds to cover operations. Business travel, speeches and other non-essential events will be limited.  Some foreign aid programs may al