Government shutdown in the United States

In the United States, a government shutdown is a partial shutdown of some government services. It is not complete anarchy - essential services such as police remain active. The most recent shutdown occurred on December 22, 2018 through January 25, 2019 caused by a lack of agreement on an appropriations bill for the 2019 fiscal year.

Government Shutdown In The United States Media

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  Units of the National Park System closed during the 2013 federal government shutdown. Shown here is the National Mall.

• A recorded message used by the White House telephone switchboard during the 1981 shutdown

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  Letter from President Barack Obama to US Government employees affected by the shutdown in 2013