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The government shutdown lasted far longer than recommended due to dispute over the spending bill. The number of government owned businesses and organizations that were paused continued to grow in response, so YouTube news channel Sourcefed’s Joe Barreta and Lee Newton reported on what one could and could not do during the government shutdown.

Friday Links: Why Did the Government Shutdown?

Lacy Hamilton, Editorials Editor • October 23, 2013

Under the Constitution, Congress must pass laws to spend money. If Congress cannot agree on a spending bill by the end of the fiscal year (September 30) the government does not have the legal authority...

President Obama delivers a speech to the American people concerning the government shutdown on October 1st, largely blaming the Republicans

Friday Links: U.S. Government Shutdown

Sam Dobrotka, Staff Writer • October 11, 2013

On September 30, the United States Government shut down due to the inability of the House and Senate to agree on a funding bill. Republicans wish to defund Obamacare, while Democrats will not agree to...

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