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Published Media / Sep 1, 2019

Shutdowns reinforce the widely held belief that ‘government is broken’

Name of publication: Los Angeles Times

When the federal government shuts down, many problematic repercussions follow. But there is another, more insidious effect of shutdowns: They hurt Americans’ views of government, of the public good and even of the possibility of change. This damage persists well after government operations resume.