Day 36 & counting: Longest shutdown in history may cost US $15 billion a week

The US government shutdown has reached a historic length. This shutdown is now in its 36th day. It is causing significant economic damage. Analysts estimate the cost to be between $10 billion and $30 billion weekly. Unlike past shutdowns, this one could inflict more lasting harm. Millions of Americans are affected beyond federal workers. Food assistance access is also impacted.