Unless Congress and the White House come together on a bill to fund federal agencies, a large part of the government will be closed on Tuesday, Oct. 1. If a shutdown occurs, Social Security checks, food stamps and unemployment insurance would not be affected. But some vacation plans could be disrupted.
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Enter Your Zip Code to Connect with a Lawyer Serving Your Area. Commutation is a form of clemency that reduces the punishment for a crime. It usually takes the form of a reduced (âcommutedâ) prison term, but can also reduce court-ordered fines. A commuted sentence replaces the original, court-ordered sentence. A controversial example is ex-President Bushâs 2007 decision to commute Scooter Libbyâs 30-month prison sentence.