DEFINITION of 'Government Shutdown' A government shutdown is the closure of nonessential offices of the government due to lack of approval on the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Approval is reached if Congress passes all of the spending bills regarding the federal budget.
Find a Pho. Pho [ pronounced fuh] is the Vietnamese national dish; an aromatic, nutritious^ and delicious rice noodle soup served with a side plate of fresh herbs to add as you please.
A PSO is an organization or a component of an organization that meets certain criteria. established in the Patient Safety Rule of the Federal Department of Health and Human. Services. PSOs primarily conduct activities to improve patient safety and healthcare.