It is not that there is a shortage of work, he explains, although he notes that there appears to be less work out there — a fact that he suspects is costs - related, as the police and prosecution have faced massive budget cuts. (newlawjournal.co.uk)
The State Department has lost clout in the Trump administration, and the White House has proposed massive budget cuts for the agency. (cnbc.com)
A shutdown would bring enormous political pressure on the Legislature, which, because it gets most of its political contributions from special interests that rely on state spending, has traditionally refused to accept massive budget cuts. (nypost.com)