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Blame James Madison for the government shutdown

By Michael Barone
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Blame James Madison for the government shutdown

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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