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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Government Shutdown Reading

Read the following articles about the government shutdown. Be ready to explain the difference between a government shutdown and breaching the debt ceiling. You should also be ready to pick a side in this conflict.


The Government Shutdown Versus the Debt Ceiling - Matthew Yglesias at Slate

Government Shuts Down in Budget Impasse - NYT

After you read the first article and pick through the second article, post a comment explaining which side of the debate you are on. Be sure to use a Structured Response (or even 5 paragraph) format.