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The last government shutdown was the longest in nearly 50 years. Here are all the recent shutdowns in one chart

The last shutdown started on December 22, 2018, and went until January 25, 2019 — 35 days, making it the longest government ...
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What is a government shutdown and how does it work?

WASHINGTON D.C., DC — U.S. lawmakers are running out of time to avoid a shutdown of the federal government. The government's current budget runs out on Sept. 30. If congress hasn't passed a funding ...