Meat inspections do not occur now. They do occasional spot check, and review producers QA programs for compliance.
ATC will not give up their juicy fed jobs. Won’t happen.
As far as I know Fed Prison guards/workers are not affected.
Federal Prison workers and guards are affected.
And just how many meat processors will remain open if they have to supply meat that hasn’t had an inspection and could leave them liable if tainted meat gets through?
Just how long can someone go without getting a paycheck before they have to find other work?