Government Shutdowns - A Brief History
About this episode
This episode explores the history of government shutdowns in the United States and compares them to how other countries manage budgetary disagreements.
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. Read More: A Brief History of U.S. Government ShutdownsSend us Fan Mail ...
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Host: Everett McConnaughey
Topics covered
- government shutdowns
- political disagreements
- national budget
- history
- federal agencies
- international comparisons
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Places: United States
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