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Can the Stress of a Government Shutdown Lead to Divorce?

Can a strained marriage and the stress of a government shutdown lead to divorce? There is no doubt about it: Stress has an impact on relationships, and it is generally not a positive impact. So, if you are one of … Continue reading

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FBI, Air Force investigators mapped North Korean botnet to aid shutdown

Enlarge / Computer Hacker (credit: ilkaydede / iStock / GettyImages) On January 30, the US Department of Justice announced that it, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations were engaged in a campaign to … Continue reading

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Effects of Government Shutdown on U.S. Coast Guard Workers, Families, and Economy

While Monday was the first day back to work for hundreds of thousands of workers around the country, it was just another day for the U.S. Coast Guard; they have been working without pay since the partial government shutdown began … Continue reading

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CBO’s Estimate of the Effects of the Partial Shutdown

CBO estimates that the partial shutdown delayed $18 billion in federal spending and suspended some federal services, thus lowering the projected level of real GDP in the first quarter of 2019 by $8 billion (in 2019 dollars), or 0.2 percent. … Continue reading

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IRS Publishes FAQs Addressing Status of Tax Court Cases In Light of Government Shutdown

On December 28, 2018, at 11:59 p.m., the United States Tax Court closed its doors in light of the federal government shutdown, and has not reopened for business since then. The closure of Tax Court has caused significant concern to many … Continue reading

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