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US Government shutdown and false equivalencies

The failure of the United States government to pass a budget has resulted in the suspension of all but “essential” state services and is leading many to express their frustration with the entire political class. This time, though, it shouldn’t.

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US: Government shutdown begins

The US federal government has begun a partial shutdown after politicians in Washington failed to agree a budget, with Republicans linking any deal to a delay for the implementation of Obamacare.