After November, Ctd

Stan Collender lists the consequences of a GOP-led government shutdown:

Shutdowns actually cost the government more money ($800 million last time according to Time) thanit would otherwise spend and, therefore, increase the deficit comparedto what it otherwise would be. Departments and agencies have to beginto implement shutdown plans within a few days of the possibility thattheir appropriations might expire. At a minimum, this involvesadditional communications security, building maintenance...