The Tip of the Iceberg The recent government shutdown inflicted a great deal of hardship nationally. Federal workers — including military personnel, air traffic controllers, and law enforcement officers — went unpaid. Millions of Americans relying on SNAP benefits faced the prospect of not having food, and small businesses that depend on federal contracts struggled with economic losses. Yet, as disruptive as the shutdown was, it was the tip of the iceberg when compared to the long-term...

















