New Jersey's Shutdown: What Was That About?

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jul 5, 2017

New Jersey residents were not able to enjoy state parks and beaches over the July 4th holiday weekend as a result of the government shutdown. Sal Rizzo, editor of Observer NJ, reports on what really happened with the state budget leading to the shutdown. 

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