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.
PEO: Peace Enforcement Operation (includes peace keeping operations) PEO: Polar Earth Orbit: PEO: Plant Equipment Operator: PEO: Physical Education Officer (UK) PEO: Program Executive Office/Officer: PEO: Project Executive Office/Officer: PEO: Program Enrichment Office: PEO: Personnel Executive Officer: PEO: Pentagon Engineering Office/Officer: PEO: Program Evaluation Office/Officer