What Are Government Shutdowns?
How do shutdowns happen? Why do they happen? How are they prevented, and who do they affect?
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Show Notes
Today we share a quick recap of what happened on Saturday, 9/30/23 when the government almost shut down, and then explain all the ins and outs of government shutdowns. Have they always been part of our legislative process? How do they happen? And what happens when they happen? Our guest is Charles Tiefer, professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law.
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