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From unthinkable to politics as usual: The government shutdown story

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

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Why the Anti-Deficiency Act Was Enforced

Mike Davis details how the Anti-Deficiency Act, lobby pressure, and congressional delays led to the FTC closing until appropriations were passed.

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