Benjamin Civiletti
Benjamin Civiletti is a prominent legal figure and former Attorney General of the United States, best known for his role in shaping governmental policy on shutdowns through a legal memo he authored in 1980, which established the framework for what constitutes a government shutdown.
Born on Jul 17, 1943 (82 years old)
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Canada:
Benjamin Civiletti issued a legal opinion that required the government to shut down if funding was not provided.
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India:
US Attorney General Benjamin Civiletti's legal opinions in 1980–81 set the stage for government shutdowns.
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United States:
President Jimmy Carter’s attorney general, Benjamin Civiletti, wrote a legal memo in 1980.
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