Government Shutdowns and Anime: A Perfect Storm Ahead of Midterms The United States Congress has passed a stopgap funding bill to prevent a government shutdown just before the upcoming midterms.
This development may seem like an arcane concern to those outside the world of politics, but it has significant implications for fans of Japanese pop culture.
Understanding Congressional Funding Debates Government shutdowns occur when Congress fails to pass budget appropriations on time, causing the executive branch to operate without funding.