DKLassen - Yes, it is true that Social Security checks would be slowed or held up if there is a Federal Government shutdown. Other Federal government programs would also be held up as well.

It is also true, as I stated in my posting, that a shutdown is a complete waste of money for taxpayers. It is the fault of both parties. Federal employees who stay at home will still get their full pay after being called back to work at the end of the shutdown.