2013 U.S. Government Shutdown: Dispute Over Affordable Care Act Funding

A shutdown caused by a standoff over healthcare funding, affecting federal operations and employees.

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2013 U.S. Government Shutdown: Dispute Over Affordable Care Act Funding

The U.S. government experienced a 16-day shutdown in October 2013 due to disagreements over funding the Affordable Care Act. Approximately 800,000 federal employees were furloughed, and another 1.3 million were required to work without pay. Essential services continued, but many government operations were curtailed. The shutdown ended after Congress passed an interim appropriations bill on October 17, 2013.
Companies:
  • Social Security Administration
  • Federal Agencies
  • Air Traffic Control
Tags:
  • Government Shutdown
  • 2013