On Wednesday, February 11, 2015, the New York Times published a news article titled, Funding Is Still Elusive for Homeland Security.  There is a crisis with funds for Homeland Security. A bump in the road has been met as Congress fights over immigration matters in the agency's annual funding bill. Without action by Feb. 27, the department's budget will shut off. There is controversy over what would happen if Homeland security shuts down. Some believe it would have a very limited impact on national security. I believe Airport security checkpoints would remain staffed, the Secret Service would continue to protect the president, the Coast Guard would stay on patrol, immigration agents would still be on the job. People would still do their job because once the shutdown is over they'll being receiving their pay. Despite the what ifs, The government should do its best to prevent such thing from happening.

This article is important to read because we as citizens are effected by crisis like these. Even if we don't feel the consequences directly, it will effect us in the long run. It is important to get the word out so that more people are aware of this issue and we can find a solution to it. With more problems being solve we can focus on moving forward to better the nation.