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What was the estimated GDP loss from the 43-day shutdown?

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The Congressional Budget Office estimated the shutdown cost $14 billion in permanent GDP loss after 8 weeks. Nearly 3 million paychecks worth ~$14 billion were withheld from 1.4 million federal worker...

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