Government Shutdown Update: 1996 Government Shutdown Revisited Gov Likens Gay Marriage to Marriage Between Siblings Republican Tom Corbett say comments were "never meant to be insensitive." 1996 Government Shutdown Revisited Cokie Roberts on discussions she had with then-House Speaker Newt Gingrich on the '96 shutdown. Government Shutdown: Then and Now Many similarities exist between the U.S. government shutdowns of 1996 and 2013. Congressman Appears to Nap During Shutdown Debate Rep. George Holding, R-N.C., was presiding over a House session on Thursday night. Obama Cancels Asia Trip with No End to Shutdown in Sight The president will stay in Washington to focus on finding an end to the government shutdown. One Hot Hill: Shutdown Spurs Political Anger House and Senate members sound off about the turmoil in Washington.