So far, resistance to the deadly effects of predatory capitalism have had rather limited effect. Progressive forces worldwide remain fragmented and largely unorganized while economic elites have hijacked national governments.
On the brink of President Obamaâs expected executive action on immigration, rumors of another potential government shutdown are swirling. It was just over a year ago when, on Oct. 1, 2013, the government shut down for 16 days after Congress was unable to agree on a budget for the new fiscal year. Why Washington Is Talking About a Government Shutdown -- Again
In U.S. politics, a government shutdown is the process the Executive Branch must enter into when the Congress creates a funding gap by choosing not to or failing to pass legislation funding government operations and agencies, or, after the Congress passes a bill to fund the government and sends it to the President, the President vetoes that bill.