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The high cost of government shutdowns

May 2, 2017
Besides furloughed workers, there are consequences for the broader economy.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, flanked by senators Cory Gardner (R-CO), far left, John Barrasso (R-WY), left, and  John Thune (R-SD), right, discusses the recent spending bill that averted a government shutdown after the weekly policy luncheon on Capitol Hill today.
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Rep. Brady on tax reform: 'We're going to get this done this year'

Apr 24, 2017
The chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee believes the government won't shut down Friday.
"We bounce back from recessions like no other country does. But not this last time," said Rep. Kevin Brady, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee.
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Short-term funding leads to long-term problems

Sep 30, 2015
Uncertainty can be expensive.

Schools prepare for government shutdown no matter what

Sep 29, 2015
This shut down may be avoided, but another one looms in just a few months.

Veterans, abortion and DC’s broken business model

Sep 24, 2015
To keep the government running, a bill becomes a legislative vehicle.

For public good, not for profit.

Weekly Wrap: Interest rates and government shutdowns

Sep 18, 2015
Leigh Gallagher and David Gura join Kai Ryssdal to recap the week that was.

Congress is back in town

Sep 8, 2014
What will and won’t be happening in Congress in advance of midterms.

Steel manufacturing going strong

Dec 11, 2013
Steel industry is picking up post-government shutdown.