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Government Shutdown October 1 Is Down to the Wire – and Two Obstacles Remain

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke -

Government shutdown

The last government shutdown that lasted 16 days in October 2013 cost taxpayers $24 billion, among other economy-crippling effects.

It's no wonder why the U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly today (78-20) in favor of legislation that's on track to avert a government shutdown October 1.

Now the U.S. House of Representatives must pass it before the midnight deadline - and there are still two more hurdles to pass before the government shutdown in 2015 is avoided...

How a Government Shutdown Affects Defense Stocks

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke -

Stocks

For the second time in two years, Americans face another government shutdown.

Oct. 1 marks the first day of fiscal year 2016 - the deadline for funding. But debate over financing nonprofit reproductive healthcare provider Planned Parenthood threatens to halt the nation if no measure is passed to keep the government funded beyond Sept. 30.

If a government shutdown does happen, we know one thing for sure: defense stocks will get hit - hard.

Here's what happened in late September and early October 2013 as the last shutdown became inevitable - and what investors can do to this turn lemon into lemonade...

The Full Cost of "Government Shutdown 2015"

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke -

government shutdown 2015

Government shutdown 2015: The full cost of a government shutdown that lasted 16 days in October 2013 was staggering - it delivered a $24 billion blow to the U.S. economy and taxpayers.

Now, exactly two years later, we're about to do it all over again.

"The way I see it, wingnuts on both sides of the aisle are playing chicken with an $18 trillion economy and world markets once again," Money Morning Chief Investment Strategist Keith Fitz-Gerald told his Total Wealth research service readers on Sept. 18.

Here are a few costs of "Government Shutdown 2015" we can anticipate...

Will There Be a Government Shutdown?

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke -

Election

For the second time in two years, another controversy has forced Americans to ask, "Will there be a government shutdown?"

Oct. 1 marks the first day of fiscal year 2016 - the deadline for funding. But debate over financing nonprofit reproductive healthcare provider Planned Parenthood threatens to halt the nation if no measure is passed to keep the government funded beyond Sept. 30.

And in fact, House Republicans have just voted on Sept. 18 to block all federal financing for Planned Parenthood - the first step toward a government shutdown this month.

Here's the story behind the Planned Parenthood controversy, the likelihood of a government shutdown, and a timeline...

Will a U.S. Government Shutdown Happen Next Month?

By , Contributing Writer, Money Morning -

Government shutdown

Another U.S. government shutdown is looming as Congress has less than two weeks to pass a measure to keep the government funded beyond Sept. 30.

If no agreement is reached, a flood of federal agencies could be closed. This would be the second government shutdown in three years.

Here's why we're on the precipice of another government shutdown, and what GOP hopefuls had to say about the situation...

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