In late 1995 and early 1996,the public largely blamed a budget impasse that shut down the federal government on
A) congressional Republicans.
B) congressional Democrats.
C) President Bill Clinton.
D) First Lady Hillary Clinton.
E) both Democrats and Republicans equally.

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The budget impasse in late 1995 and early 1996 was largely attributed to the Republican-controlled Congress, which had sought to cut spending and reduce the deficit. The shutdown lasted for 21 days and resulted in significant public backlash against the GOP. President Clinton and Congressional Democrats eventually reached a compromise with the Republicans to end the shutdown.

In Late 1995 and Early 1996,the Public Largely Blamed a Budget