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·        Government Shutdown Begins. The federal government shut down at midnight after Congress failed to approve a short-term funding bill. This marks the 15th shutdown since 1980, with the last major one lasting 35 days in 2018-19. ·  ·       Article Features: 2 difficulty levels for differentiation target vocabulary with visual aids 5 - 6 reading comprehension questions open-ended questions to facilitate classroom discussion student-friendly and age appropriate language avoids polarizing or politically controversial topics content slightly edited to eliminate exaggerated bias Downloadable PDFs for easy access and use Follow @ NewsLessonPlans on X, Facebook, Instagram & Pinterest