US President Barack Obama said the partial closure of the Internal Security Department will have a direct impact on the economy, and national security.
Speaking at a meeting of the state governor in the White House, President Obama said, closing most of the Department that would mean more than 100,000 border patrol, inspection port and airfield security officers will not receive a salary.
The agency's budget of 40 billion dollars will run out this week, due to political disputes regarding immigration. Most of the 230,000 employees of the department will still work, but did not receive a salary until Congress approves the budget for the Department.
In November, President Obama made a major change in the immigration laws through executive order. Republicans accused the president has stepped over authority, thus preventing the budget for the Department. Budget may be approved only if the Democrats agree that the executive order.
source: voanews.com
