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. read more
UPDATE: Government shutdown deal could extend Mexico wall, sanctuary city debates. About 800,000 government workers faced furloughs, and some highly visible government services weren’t unavailable during the 2013 shutdown, which was highly unpopular with much of the public. In December 2016, Congress passed the current continuing funding resolution for federal government operations. President Obama signed that bill on December 10, which extended government funding through April 28, 2017. read more