Business groups disappointed with government shutdown A large swath of the U.S. government officially shut down early Tuesday morning after Democrats and Republicans were unable to reach a budget deal—a development many associations were hoping to avoid. Few associations had issued statements in the lead-up or immediate aftermath of the shutdown. Instead, 251 business groups made their opinions known last week by joining the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in sending a letter to Congress urging lawmakers to keep the government open. One of the few associations that have since spoken out against a shutdown is the U.S. Travel Association. The travel industry could take a major… Read More