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2018 U.S. Government Shutdowns

Information about shutdowns of the United States government in 2018.

What is a government shutdown?

"In United States politics, a government shutdown occurs when Congress and the President fail to pass appropriations: legislation funding government operations and agencies." Wikipedia contributors, "Government shutdowns in the United States," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, (accessed January 22, 2018).

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