There’s a lot of talk about government shutdowns — but why do they even happen?
In this Just the Facts short from USAFacts, we break down how the federal budget process works, what causes a shutdown, and what parts of government it actually affects.
Learn more:
https://usafacts.org/articles/everything-you-need-to-know-about-a-government-shutdown/
https://usafacts.org/articles/what-happens-to-data-during-a-government-shutdown/
https://usafacts.org/articles/government-shutdown-2025-what-to-know/
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