WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47693) on Sept. 2, 2025, entitled "Government Shutdowns and Executive Branch Operations: Frequently Asked Questions."

The report is written by Taylor N. Riccard and Clinton T. Brass, government organization and management specialists and Barbara L. Schwemle, American national government analyst.

Here are excerpts:

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