Workers have been paid after past shutdowns, albeit late. But there’s no guarantee they will after any future shutdown.

Following a rash of strikes in the public sector, some British workers have settled their pay disputes, but more are taking further action. And the government is striking back.

A federal program used to reject most applications. But a Biden administration waiver has allowed forgiveness for $14 billion in loans.

And, for the country’s citizens, 99% of public services happen online. Voting was added to that list in 2005.