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shutdown

a. the closing of a factory, shop, etc.

b. (as modifier): shutdown costs

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During the last government shutdown, the North Dakota National Guard had to send over 500 Guard members home after they had already arrived to their duty locations for training.

United States : Hoeven Introduces Legislation to Deem National Guard Essential in the Event of Future Government Shutdowns

In the event of a government shutdown, all non-essential functions of the federal government stop operating, while others operate at reduced capacity.

Only Essential Federal Employees Are Working, So What's Open?

The shutdown, which began early Saturday morning, was a result of Republicans and Democrats not reaching a compromise on spending, largely due to a stalemate over immigration policy.

These Texas lawmakers are forgoing their pay during the government shutdown

The White House, in a statement by Press Secretary Sarah Sanders reacting to the government shutdown, said Senate Democrats owned the unfortunate event and blamed 'obstructionist losers' for failing to reach a deal.

US govt shuts down as Trump talks tough

Similarly on July 27 complete shutdown will be observed besides Kulgam Challo programme.

Ali Gilani, Mirwaiz, Malik extend strike call till July 29

2 seemed to have averted the threat of a shutdown, but there was still disagreement over issues attached to spending bills that needed to be passed to avoid a shutdown before the expiration of a continuing resolution that funded the federal government through Dec.

Government shutdowns threaten taxpayer rights

Neway's experienced supervisors and operatives use a variety of specialist, trusted techniques and play a key part in any major shutdown.

Specialist clean-up team plays key role in maintenance shutdown at oil refinery

The company is also planning a fourth shutdown due to a car sales slump in the country that has been exacerbated by sanctions imposed on Russia by the international community due to its occupation of part of Ukraine.

Third unscheduled shutdown for GM's Russia plant

The shutdown and protest are being organised to recall and relive the pain and agony of the past as well as to pay tribute to all martyrs and innocent people killed in the dastardly inhuman action," Singh said.

RADICALS CALL FOR SHUTDOWN

We have called this shutdown after we saw the report of Shah Commission in which the state's mining scam worth Rs 60, 000 crore (nearly $10 billion) was proven.

Opposition Congress spearheads shutdown in Odisha over mining scam

Patrick said in a message to workers Friday that his administration is keeping a close eye on the shutdown and is using every resource of state government to help keep services up and running.

Patrick: Shutdown threatens Mass

Assuming the government shutdown is temporary (meaning a couple of weeks or less) the economic impact at the national level is likely to be limited.