As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history has now surpassed 30 days, the long-term effects are beginning to trickle into the public sector.

A variety of federal government loans are taking more time to be approved than usual, or in some cases, are on hold altogether. Additionally, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is battling to adequately bolster food inspections. 

“We are anxious to see the shutdown lifted as it’s slowing things down a bit. This is the b...