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Government Shutdowns - A Brief History

Everett McConnaughey Season 7 Episode 1

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Political disagreements over the national budget are not unique to the United States, but government shutdowns are — and have unfortunately occurred several times over the past few decades. Government shutdowns not only interrupt crucial services and programs, but they also impose costs on federal agencies. Here, we explain the history of government shutdowns in the United States and how other countries avoid them.

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A Brief History of U.S. Government Shutdowns

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