Between October 1 and 17, the federal government ceased all nonessential operations because of a partisan stalemate over Obamacare. Although it is premature to declare this the greatest example of misgovernance in modern U.S. Congressional history, this impasse ranks highly.
The Sequestration Cuts that Are Harming Health Care
Automatic budget cuts are still leaving deep wounds, nearly eight months on.
October 24, 2013