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Jan 9, 2019
Here’s how the government shutdown could affect your health
Some agencies that keep us healthy have run out of money, or will run out soon.
Apr 24, 2017
What is EPA Open Data, and why would it shut down?
We don’t know what we’ve got till it’s (almost) gone
Oct 14, 2013
How The U.S. Government Is Shutting Down Antarctica
Political struggle could have permanent scientific effects.
Oct 11, 2013
Utah Reopens National Parks, Government Shutdown Be Damned
We don't need a government! We just need all the things the government normally pays for!
Oct 9, 2013
There’s A Salmonella Outbreak While Food Safety Workers Are On Furlough
What could go wrong if we send all our food safety experts home while the government settles its dumb argument? Oh wait.
Oct 4, 2013
The Government Employees Responsible For Saving Us From Hurricanes Are Working For No Pay
As the first potentially deadly hurricane of the season nears the Gulf Coast, government employees are working around the clock to monitor it and issue warnings. And they're doing it...
Oct 3, 2013
Which Furloughed Government Employee Has The Best Auto-Reply?
In the event of an earthquake, contact... someone else.
