The federal government recently passed a continuing resolution to keep the government open, a sticking point that seems to be annual. The continuing resolution will keep unessential roles open like 800,000 civilian pentagon jobs and national park workers and rangers.

Dr. Kent Redfield, professor Emeritus of Political Science from the University of Illinois says the federal budget creation process makes Illinois seem prudent and efficient, where even a Republican majority could not agree on the terms of a budget.

An extension was not made for the exemption of the federal debt ceiling, meaning the federal government will not be able to borrow money needed for existing spending authorization past mid-June.

Dr. Redfield says the indecision will impact everyday citizens as services will undergo deterioration when the proper funds are not allocated.

Dr. Kent Redfield appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.