Clinton/ Gingrich government shutdowns

Melissa G

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Sun Apr-10-11 04:08 PM
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Clinton/ Gingrich government shutdowns

I am reading this summation of the previous shutdowns and it does not jive with my memory. I'm fuzzy, but there were a lot more factors in play than just a balanced budget. Anyone here able to help me recall more accurately?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_federal_government_shutdown_of_1995

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dkf

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Sun Apr-10-11 04:15 PM
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1. Yeah I can't remember much either

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Melissa G

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Sun Apr-10-11 05:40 PM
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2. Thanks for the kick so that someone who remembers

might elucidate.

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dkf

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Sun Apr-10-11 10:20 PM
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3. Geez it seems not to have made a lasting impression.

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Melissa G

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Mon Apr-11-11 12:09 PM
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4. Apparently, no one is interested or remembers the last govt shutdowns enough to comment

Anybody out there? Hello?

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