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Longest Government Shutdown in US History

Longest Government Shutdown in US History

Holly Sampson, BA Middle Eastern Studies and World Philosophies The US Government Shutdown commenced on 22 December and is the longest government shutdown in US history. The shutdown began due to a disagreement between President Donald Trump and the Democrats, surrounding Trump’s call for $5.7 billion in taxpayer’
spiritadmin Jan 30, 2019

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