Home Law Everyone Dreads Shutdowns, So Why Do They Keep Happening? LawNews Everyone Dreads Shutdowns, So Why Do They Keep Happening? July 19, 2019 22 Ivan Marc | Shutterstock You must be a Paid or Free Trial Member to Access this Content. Paid members, please login to view your news subscription(s). More at Government Executive RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Development With a Possible Government Shutdown Looming, Contractors Are Looking for Guidance Law With a Possible Government Shutdown Looming, Contractors Are Looking for Guidance Expert Opinion Reducing the Negative Impacts of a Government Shutdown for Federal Contractors