How long has the government been shut down? What agencies are affected?

As the government shutdown nears 40 days, troubles make their ways through departments across the nation.

Is the government shutdown still happening? DHS shutdown update today

When will the government shutdown end? Negotiations continue on Capitol Hill, but lawmakers remain at odds. When's the next ...
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Government shutdowns have been around for 40 years, 5 of them happened in the past 13 years

Benjamin Civiletti was a U.S. Attorney General who issued two opinions in 1980 stating that federal government agencies cannot remain open if they are not funded. It means non-essential services shut ...