Questions about the federal government shutdown?

The shutdown of the federal government is now officially in Week Two, with no apparent end in sight. So far, school districts seem to have been spared the vast majority of the pain, but that doesn't mean folks in the education field don't have questions about the shutdown. A couple of days ago, we asked you to send us yours—and promised to answer them. And, unlike Congress, we try to keep our promises.  (Alyson Klein at Education Week)