Business Groups Warn Government Shutdown Threatens Economic Growth

Trade organizations state that the ongoing shutdown is damaging small businesses and negatively impacting the broader U.S. economy.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Government Shutdown: A situation where the U.S. federal government ceases operations for non-essential services due to lack of funding approval.
  • Economic Growth: The increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, typically measured by GDP.
  • Small Businesses: Privately owned corporations, partnerships, or sole proprietorships with fewer employees and less revenue than larger firms.