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When the government shut down, so did the federal flood insurance program, forcing some buyers into the costly private market.
By Rukmini Callimachi
When the government shut down, so did the federal flood insurance program, forcing some buyers into the costly private market.
Government
Shutdown
Supported by
When the government shut down, so did the federal flood insurance program, forcing some buyers into the costly private market.
By Rukmini Callimachi

More consumers are buying travel insurance amid the government shutdown. But it doesn't protect in all circumstances.

The stock market has tended to bounce back quickly after the government shuts down.

The government shutdown has halted key economic reports, leaving investors and analysts turning to alternative indicators to…

It’s important to understand what the shutdown means for everything from national park closures to passport processing times.

After Congress failed to reach a funding agreement, the U.S. government officially shut down on Oct. 1.

For the 21st time in the past 50 years, Congress has not been able to reach an agreement on funding for federal agencies. So what…