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Shut it down! Why a government shutdown costs money

Sep 25, 2013
The 2013 government shutdown looms on Tuesday. But if the government closes its doors, shouldn't it cost taxpayers less?

Shifting the bullseye from budget issues to debt ceiling

Sep 23, 2013
How will the markets react to another government shutdown deadline?

Once again, Congress threatens a federal budget crisis

Sep 20, 2013
We’re about to hear a lot about the debt ceiling and the threat of a government shutdown.