What happens if the federal government shuts down?

Wednesday - 4/6/2011, 5:47pm EDT

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April 6, 2011 -- Today's show will focus on what happens if Uncle Sam turns off the lights.

Colleen Kelley, president of the National Treasury Employees Union, has a lot of knowledge, and a lot to say, about shutdowns.

Following up with the latest information are Steve Watkins editor of the Federal Times and senior writer Steve Losey.

Tags: shutdown, Congress, Colleen Kelley, National Treasury Employees Union, John Gage, American Federation of Government Employees, Mike Causey, Your Turn, pay and benefits