Tag: public policy satire
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Government Announces New ‘Chill Mode’ Shutdown, Promises to Keep Nation in Suspended Animation for Undetermined Duration
Washington, D.C. – In an ambitious move to promote national calm and conserve resources, the U.S. government unveiled its inaugural “Chill Mode” shutdown on Tuesday. Senior administration officials said the measure will see the entire country placed in a state of technologically enhanced suspended animation for a length of time not yet determined. According to…
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Nation Cheers as Government Shutdown Extends: Finally, a Break from All That Tedious Functioning
Washington, D.C. – The federal government entered its fifth consecutive week of shutdown Monday, drawing spontaneous applause from citizens nationwide who say they are finally enjoying a respite from the burdensome hum of administrative activity. Lawmakers in both chambers remained locked in budgetary gridlock, much to the public’s reported delight, as the absence of functioning…
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