Federal shutdown limits local services

LAKE ROOSEVELT — Federal operations across the country came to a halt Tuesday night after Congress failed to reach an agreement on funding, leaving agencies like Lake Roosevelt with limited staff and services. Lawmakers remain deadlocked over enhanced health care subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.

Non-essential federal operations were suspended at midnight, and staff at Lake Roosevelt are out of the office until the government reopens. Voicemail messages warn that some services may be unavailable and that employees are not authorized to work at this time.

Campgrounds and boat launches re...