Why Is Washington Talking About a Government Shutdown?

Defunding is the best option to protect vulnerable Americans hit by Obamacare’s threats

Amy Payne, --July 31, 2013

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Is it that time again already??
It’s not even August, and Members of Congress are starting to buzz about the upcoming budget and debt ceiling fight—which likely won’t happen until later this fall. But the posturing has begun, and the media are happy to oblige. The thing is, a government shutdown isn’t necessary—and lawmakers aren’t proposing a government shutdown. More...

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