2013 United States federal government shutdown
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The 2013 United States federal government shutdown was a 16-day partial closure of federal operations triggered by a budget impasse in Congress, largely centered on disputes over funding the Affordable Care Act.
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| 2013 United States federal government shutdown canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: 2013 United States federal government shutdown Context triple: [113th United States Congress, oversawEvent, 2013 United States federal government shutdown]
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United States debt ceiling
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Bailgate
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Simpson–Bowles deficit reduction plan
The Simpson–Bowles deficit reduction plan is a bipartisan U.S. fiscal reform proposal issued in 2010 that recommended spending cuts, tax reforms, and entitlement changes to reduce the federal budget deficit and stabilize the national debt.
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New York City fiscal crisis
The New York City fiscal crisis was a mid-1970s financial emergency in which the city nearly went bankrupt, prompting drastic budget cuts, federal intervention, and long-lasting changes to urban governance and public services.
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Occupy Wall Street
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- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: 2013 United States federal government shutdown Target entity description: The 2013 United States federal government shutdown was a 16-day partial closure of federal operations triggered by a budget impasse in Congress, largely centered on disputes over funding the Affordable Care Act.
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A.
United States debt ceiling
The United States debt ceiling is a statutory limit set by Congress on the total amount of money the federal government is authorized to borrow to meet its existing legal obligations.
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B.
Bailgate
Bailgate is a historic street in Lincoln, England, known for its Roman heritage, including landmarks such as Newport Arch, and its mix of shops, restaurants, and period architecture.
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C.
Simpson–Bowles deficit reduction plan
The Simpson–Bowles deficit reduction plan is a bipartisan U.S. fiscal reform proposal issued in 2010 that recommended spending cuts, tax reforms, and entitlement changes to reduce the federal budget deficit and stabilize the national debt.
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D.
New York City fiscal crisis
The New York City fiscal crisis was a mid-1970s financial emergency in which the city nearly went bankrupt, prompting drastic budget cuts, federal intervention, and long-lasting changes to urban governance and public services.
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E.
Occupy Wall Street
Occupy Wall Street was a 2011 protest movement in New York City’s financial district that sparked global demonstrations against economic inequality and corporate influence in politics.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United States federal government shutdown
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budgetary crisis ⓘ political event ⓘ |
| affectedSector | federal government operations ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
2013 U.S. federal government shutdown
NERFINISHED
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2013 government shutdown ⓘ |
| blameAssignmentInPolls | greater share of blame placed on Republicans in Congress ⓘ |
| category |
2013 in American politics
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Government shutdowns in the United States ⓘ |
| cause |
budget impasse in the United States Congress
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failure of Congress to pass appropriations legislation ⓘ |
| chamberInvolved |
United States House of Representatives
NERFINISHED
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United States Senate NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| compromiseOutcome |
no major changes to the Affordable Care Act
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passage of a short-term continuing resolution ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| duration | 16 days ⓘ |
| economicImpact |
lost government output
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negative impact on U.S. GDP growth ⓘ |
| effect |
closure of many national parks and monuments
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delay of some government services ⓘ disruption of federal research activities ⓘ furlough of hundreds of thousands of federal employees ⓘ |
| endDate | 2013-10-17 ⓘ |
| exemptedActivity |
air traffic control
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border security ⓘ essential government services ⓘ federal law enforcement ⓘ military operations ⓘ |
| followedBy | 2018–2019 United States federal government shutdown NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| issue | federal budget for fiscal year 2014 ⓘ |
| keyFigure |
Harry Reid
NERFINISHED
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John Boehner NERFINISHED ⓘ Ted Cruz NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| legalFramework | Antideficiency Act NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| legislativeBodyInvolved | United States Congress NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| location | Washington, D.C. ⓘ |
| mainDispute | funding of the Affordable Care Act ⓘ |
| mediaCoverage | extensive national and international news coverage ⓘ |
| partyInvolved |
Democratic Party (United States)
NERFINISHED
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Republican Party (United States) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| precededBy | 1995–1996 United States federal government shutdowns ⓘ |
| presidentDuringEvent | Barack Obama NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| publicOpinion | low approval ratings for Congress ⓘ |
| relatedLegislation |
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014
NERFINISHED
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Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| scope | partial shutdown ⓘ |
| startDate | 2013-10-01 ⓘ |
| timePeriod | 113th United States Congress NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| typeOfAppropriationsFailure | failure to enact a continuing resolution ⓘ |
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Subject: 2013 United States federal government shutdown Description of subject: The 2013 United States federal government shutdown was a 16-day partial closure of federal operations triggered by a budget impasse in Congress, largely centered on disputes over funding the Affordable Care Act.
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