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Why a quick compromise to the first government shutdown in nearly 7 years seems unlikely

  • Written by Charlie Hunt, Associate Professor of Political Science, Boise State University
Why a quick compromise to the first government shutdown in nearly 7 years seems unlikelyThe Capitol is seen in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 25, 2025.AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite

Congress failed to meet an Oct. 1 deadline to adopt a spending measure and keep the federal government open, resulting in the first government shutdown in nearly seven years. With both Democrats and Republicans seemingly prepared for a long fight, Alfonso...

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