Speaker. are now waiting for passports. That is not in effect. Our friends suggest that these workers are unessential? This affects students trying to begin school overseas. individuals who have job offers. and many people who have nonrefundable tickets for overseas travel. The inconveniences are tremendous. Local employers who process visa applications are required to come to work but cannot do their jobs once they get there. Funds to pay for the massive State Departmentrun worldwide communication system will run out of funding the end of this week. That is the heart of our ability to communicate with our posts around the world.