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Were Irreplaceable Joshua Trees Destroyed Because of the Government Shutdown?

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On January 10, 2019, the Facebook page “The Other 98%” shared a meme about Joshua trees which were purportedly destroyed due to the 2018-2019 federal government shutdown: Atop two images of trees, text read: During the shutdown, with Joshua Tree National Park open but no staff on duty, visitors cut down Joshua trees so they could drive …

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Is the IRS Suspending Tax Refunds During the Government Shutdown?

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On December 22, 2018 the United States government shut down, suspending the functions and payrolls of numerous federal agencies. As the shutdown continued into January 2019, concern and rumors began to spread over whether tax refunds issued by the Internal Revenue Service would be delayed — or suspended entirely. News and gossip site The Shade Room …

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