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government shutdown 2018
January 3, 2019
David Dayen
Why Aren’t Democrats Standing Up for Low-Wage Government Workers?
Janitors, security guards, and other contractors deserve back pay after the shutdown ends, just like federal employees do.
January 22, 2018
Alex Shephard
What was the point of the government shutdown?
January 22, 2018
Alex Shephard
The government shutdown has revealed the GOP’s true position on the DREAMers.
January 19, 2018
Alex Shephard
If the government shuts down, Donald Trump is to blame.
January 17, 2018
Alex Shephard
Republicans are this close to shooting themselves in the foot.

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