“government-shutdown” Charts
Koch Funding of Groups against the Affordable Care Act »
The Koch brothers, owners of Koch Industries and two of the world's richest billionaires, were recently running for cover as…
1995 Government Shutdown Costliest Ever...Until Now »
The government shutdown of last month cost the US over $1 billion each week, greatly surpassing the previous record of…
The Psychological Price Tag of Government Shutdown »
The mechanics of shutdown suggest that there will be few absolute losses, but psychology suggests otherwise. Consumer confidence dips considerably…
The $24 Billion GOP Shutdown »
According to estimates by Standard & Poors, the 16-day government shutdown took $24 billion out of the U.S. economy, and…
Our Debt »
Getting back on the path to fiscal responsibility should be a top priority for lawmakers debating the debt ceiling and…
New Poll: Shutdown A ‘Jaw-Dropping’ Disaster for GOP »
According to a new NBC/Wall Street Journal poll, the government shutdown has been a “jaw-dropping” (the phrase used by the…
70% Feel GOP is Making Political Agenda The Top Priority »
As the government shutdown rolls on, polling numbers continue to reveal devastating numbers for the Republicans. An NBC News/Wall Street…
Why Are We Raising the Debt Ceiling? »
Check out our infographic from May 2013. A drink limit at a party prevents dangerous driving, and a debt limit…
Nearly Half of Food and Drug Administration Staff Furloughed »
During the government shutdown, the FDA will cease routine establishment inspections, some compliance and enforcement activities, monitoring of imports and…
Government Job Creation Was On the Up Before the Shutdown »
A new detriment of the shutdown: it halted and may have possibly ended the trend of increasing government job creation.…
Americans Think Current Shutdown is More Serious Than in '95 »
Perhaps Americans' severely low Congressional approval rating contributes to their belief that the current stalemate is more of a crisis…
More Americans Think Shutdown is Just Bipartisan Competition »
This poll of Americans' opinions yielded very similar results as one taken during the government shutdown in November 1995.
Majorities Want Functional Congress and Spending Cuts »
While threatening shutdown is not a popular move Americans also want the debt limit increases to come with strings attached.…
The Government Shutdown: According to Twitter »
The Oct. 1 shutdown of the federal government, like any major political event, led to much debate and conversation across…
On Twitter: Dueling Views on the Shutdown and Obamacare »
The simultaneous Oct. 1 shutdown of the federal government and launch of the insurance exchange portion of the Affordable Care…
Continuning Resolution is a Huge Compromise for Democrats »
The Democrat-controlled Senate passed a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government open that would set the relevant funding levels…
Americans by 72% Oppose Shutdown Tied to Health Care Cuts »
American voters oppose 72 - 22 percent Congress shutting down the federal government to block implementation of the Affordable Care…
Americans Not Prepared for Obamacare »
When asked if they believed the Media was mostly discussing how the Affordable Care Act will impact Americans, or discussing…
Total Days of Government Shutdown By President »
The five separate government shutdowns which occurred under President Jimmy Carter total a length of 57 days. President Ronald Reagan…
Length of Previous US Government Shutdowns, In Days »
Of the 17 prior US government shutdowns, the longest was the most recent. The shutdown beginning on December 5, 1995…
Popularity Contest: Shutdowns No Problem for Politicians »
The history surrounding the last Federal Government shutdown in the mid 1990s informs us that politicians won't suffer a blow…
Number of Government Shutdowns By Decade »
The first Government shutdown in over seventeen years begins on October 1st 2013. This will be the only shutdown of…
Americans Blame Republicans for Possible Government Shutdown »
With the first government shutdown in 18 years beginning on October 1st 2013, blame is on both Republicans and the…