This is the third time this year the U.S. government's been partially shut down.<br />Most Americans won't even notice, though.<br />For instance, flights will still take off and land as normal, government benefits will be paid -- agents will still be at U.S. border crossings.<br />Other government functions deemed "essential" will go on too, like the postal service, law enforcement and, of course, defense.<br />But the shutdown will have some effects.<br />Certain programs, like subsidized loans for businesses... and federally-insured mortgages will be put on hold.<br />Some national parks might close, and others might have only limited services.<br />The governor of Arizona, for one, has said the Grand Canyon will stay open,... and the Statue of Liberty, in New York, will be open as well. <br />
