1.   Breakdowns in negotiations led to two partial government shutdowns.

2.   Gramm suggested recently that the partial government shutdown was evidence that furloughed federal workers were unnecessary.

3.   Scores of economic reports have been delayed in recent weeks because of the partial government shutdown.

4.   That could lead to a third partial government shutdown, if a compromise on spending limits can not be reached.

5.   The partial federal government shutdown has delayed many statistics.

6.   The partial government shutdown derived from the budget stalemate will reach three weeks this Friday.

7.   As the partial U.S. government shutdown continues for a sixth day, government officials said a growing number of important economic reports may be delayed.

8.   Because of the federal budget debate and resulting partial government shutdown, the park was closed.

9.   Both sides have conceded they may have to approve another temporary measure to keep the government open and avoid the third partial federal government shutdown in five months.

10.   A partial government subsidy would be available for adults earning more.