Photo of U.S. Capitol Building. SHUTTERSTOCK.COM / COURTESY Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor The government shutdown is officially over. The shutdown that began on Oct. 1 concluded on Nov. 13, clocking in as the longest-ever shutdown in U.S. history. Capital Hill was shut down for 43 total days, negatively affecting millions of Americans nationwide.  During a government shutdown, federal employees generally fall into three … Continue reading Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History Impacts Veterans and Families Nationwide