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James Pethokoukis on Government Shutdowns, Economic Uncertainty, and Political Incentives

CNBC TelevisionSeptember 5, 20254 min935 views
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Likelihood of Government Shutdown

  • 💡 James Pethokoukis does not anticipate a government shutdown at the end of the month, but acknowledges a 70% chance of one occurring before the year's end.
  • ⚠️ A significant gap exists between Democratic and Republican demands, involving hundreds of billions of dollars over 10 years, which complicates negotiations.
  • 📌 Democrats are pressured by their base to
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Government ShutdownEconomic PolicyAmerican Enterprise InstitutePolitical IncentivesFederal SpendingForeign AidEconomic UncertaintyTariffsArtificial IntelligenceDebtEntitlement Reform
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