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The Shutdown was Months in the Making

The government shutdown may have taken most Americans by surprise. But the New York Times reports it’s the consequences of long-term planning by more than three dozen conservative groups. Molly Ball covers politics for the Atlantic. Sheryl Gay Stolberg covers the personalities, ideas and culture of Washington for the New York Times.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

The government shutdown may have taken most Americans by surprise. But the New York Times reports it’s the consequences of long-term planning by more than three dozen conservative groups.

Molly Ball covers politics for the Atlantic. Sheryl Gay Stolberg covers the personalities, ideas and culture of Washington for the New York Times.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Evan George

    Director of Content, News

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Molly Ball

    senior political correspondent, The Wall Street Journal

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    Sheryl Gay Stolberg

    New York Times Washington Correspondent who covers health policy

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