When Politics Shut Down the Government: A Look at the Chaos
The U. S. government shutdown in October was a mess. It all started when the Senate said no to funding plans from both Republicans and Democrats. This was the first shutdown in six years, and it hit hard. About 67, 000 workers were sent home without pay, while another 730, 000 had to keep working without getting paid. Even the military, with 1. 3 million active-duty ...