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I want to talk about the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which stopped many federal services.
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A shutdown happens when Congress fails to pass the budget for the new fiscal year.
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Many federal agencies depend on yearly funding, so without it they are forced to stop working.
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Only essential services keep running, like the FBI, air traffic control, or healthcare.
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This shutdown lasted 43 days, from October 1 to November 12, breaking the previous record.
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It started on October 1 because that’s when the fiscal year begins, and without a budget the government can’t legally spend money.
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The consequences were serious and affected millions of people.
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Around twenty thousand flights were delayed or canceled
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Low-income Americans had trouble accessing food stamps.
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Hundreds of thousands of federal workers didn’t get paid or had to stay home.
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Parks, public buildings, and many services were closed.
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The shutdown ended with a compromise between Republicans and eight Democratic senators.
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They agreed on funding until the end of January and full-year funding for some key agencies.
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Mass layoffs were stopped, and all workers will receive their missed salaries.
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But one issue remains, the health-insurance subsidies, and there is no quick deal yet.
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This shutdown showed how deep the political gridlock is and how strongly it affects ordinary people.
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