The History of US Government Shutdowns, Duration, Presidents and Global Damage
US Government Shutdowns: A History of Harm at Home and Abroad The failure of the U.S. Congress to pass essential funding legislation results in a federal government shutdown, a uniquely American political phenomenon with profound consequences. Since the modern budget process began in 1976 and subsequent legal opinions clarified the required cessation of non-essential functions, […]
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