Partial government shutdown
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A "government shutdown" is a suspension of non-essential government services, such as the administration of national parks, lotteries, etc. Despite the scary-sounding verbiage, the military and all other essential services continue without interruption. In late 1995 and early 1996 the US government shut down non-essential services during a partisan budget crisis.