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00:00Think a government shutdown is no big deal? Think again.
00:03A federal government shutdown happens when Congress can't agree on a budget.
00:07No budget, no money. So non-essential government services pause.
00:11That means national parks close. Passport applications stall.
00:15Hundreds of thousands of federal workers stay home or work without pay.
00:19But don't freak out. Social security checks still go out.
00:22The military keeps working. Still, the ripple effects are huge.
00:26Delays in services and projects. Lost revenue for businesses and governments.
00:31Frustrated citizens unable to access services.
00:34The last major shutdown in 2018-2019 lasted 35 days, the longest ever.
00:40Why does it happen? Politics.
00:42Each side uses the threat of a shutdown to push for what they want.
00:45But in the end, it costs the economy billions and hurts trust in government.
00:51So next time you hear government shutdown, no it's not just a political squabble.
00:55It's real, and it affects us all.
00:58Hit like if you learned something new.
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