71.   The index was one of the few bits of economic data the market has seen due to the partial government shutdown caused by the budget impasse in Washington.

72.   The idea was raised during negotiations between the White House and Congress Sunday night that ended a partial government shutdown.

73.   The last stopgap money bill ran out Friday night, causing a partial government shutdown.

74.   The partial government shutdown began yesterday, causing Labor and Commerce Department officials to delay release of other economic data.

75.   The partial government shutdown began yesterday, causing Labor and Commerce Department officials to delay the release of other economic data.

76.   The partial government shutdown could continue for days as Republicans now turn their attention to passing a seven-year balanced budget package by this weekend.

77.   The partial government shutdown heightened pressure on both sides as it took full effect with the start of the work week.

78.   The partial government shutdowns experienced during the budget talks have wreaked havoc on the gathering, compilation and timely release of economic statistics.

79.   The partial government shutdown officially began at one minute after midnight Saturday, when spending authority closed for many departments and agencies.

80.   The partial government shutdown will also affect the release of economic data, since some of the offices that compute the data may have to close.