The clock is ticking and congress has until Friday to pass a budget authorization bill, or the federal government will have to shut down. So, what happens if the government shuts down, and what's the cost?
"I'm just having a hard time getting my arms around what it means to shut down," said Marijo Goldstein, a Minneapolis woman with family members who will be furloughed if the government does shut down.
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Read the rest of WCCO: Good Question: What Happens In A Government Shutdown?
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Published on April 07, 2011 14:19