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If the Freedom Caucus forces a government shutdown, which services typically continue operating?

Explanation

Government shutdowns sound scary but don't actually shut down the whole government. "Essential" services like Social Security payments, Medicare, federal law enforcement, air traffic control, and acti...

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If the Freedom Caucus forces a government shutdown, which services typically continue operating? - Freedom Caucus pushes a funding freeze; reports of a year-long lock through the 2026 midterms are unverified | Principle Civics