One of largest challenges facing the Obama administration has been ______, which led to the government shutdown in October 2013.

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The growing federal deficit was a major issue that led to political gridlock and the government shutdown in October 2013 as Republicans and Democrats disagreed on how to address the issue. Education reform, unemployment, and foreign policy were also important issues during Obama's presidency, but they did not directly lead to the government shutdown.

One of Largest Challenges Facing the Obama Administration Has Been