Ramesh Ponnuru: How to get rid of U.S. government shutdowns
The threat of shutdowns has not proven an effective way to force timely political agreements over the budget.
A Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour boat passes by the Statue of Liberty after dropping passengers off there, Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, in New York, after resuming service early Monday during the government shutdown. The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island opened for visitors Monday, with New York state picking up the tab for the federal workers. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)