government shutdown

He has decided to move forward with the burial regardless.

Hiring seasonal workers who typically start in the spring as rangers, fee collectors and hiking guides also has been delayed.

Scott dismissed any concerns about the constitutionality of his proposal, saying the idea is to help out the federal government, citizens and the tourism industry.

Visitors are asked to be patient as park staff clear snow and perform other safety checks.

Details of Democrats' border security plan and its cost remained a work in progress.

Ronald Reagan's 1986 State of the Union address was postponed after the Challenger space shuttle exploded in flight on Jan. 28 of that year.

President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats are at odds over funding for a border wall.

Xanterra general manager Mike Keller says any assistance from others, such as the state of Wyoming, to keep Yellowstone access open would help.

The bill would create an automatic continuing resolution for any regular appropriations bill keeping the federal government open when budget negotiations falter.

The government shutdown plan includes the closing of government-run operations and facilities, no staffing at the entrance stations, and limited emergency response.