Past federal government shutdowns
* AP Wire Published:
Federal government shutdowns since 1980:
Dec. 15, 1995-Jan. 6, 1996
Longest government shutdown. Some government benefit checks are delayed.
Nov. 13-19, 1995
Partial government shutdown; nearly 800,000 workers furloughed.
Oct. 5-9, 1990
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