During government shutdowns, look out for Washington Monument Syndrome scare tactics

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On Friday, the federal government shut down — except that it didn’t. On Monday, it appears it will reopen, saving us all from wringing our hands for at least the next three weeks.

The debate was over funding that was being stalled over questions of immigration reform and the fate of the so-called “Dreamers.” All the compromises offered were true compromises in that both sides refused to accept both of them.

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