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How might a government shutdown affect us here at USC?

Exploring what a federal government shutdown would mean -- and why there’s a stalemate in the first place.

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The capitol building in silhouette against a cloudy sky. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

The U.S. government is heading toward a potential shutdown over budget confrontations. Healthcare funding is a major sticking point. In the instance of a shutdown, federal workers and federally funded programs could face various consequences