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Blame James Madison for the government shutdown

By Michael Barone
Published October 2, 2013 4:00am ET
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Blame James Madison for the government shutdown
Even the commemoration of Constitution Day, the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution, exposes the hyperpartisan divide in Congress. (Photo: Thinkstock) | David Broberg

The problem was caused by James Madison. And by the 39 other men who signed the Constitution in 1787.

The problem, of course, is the government shutdown. It was caused because the Framers of the Constitution wisely provided for separation of powers among the three branches of government.

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