DEFINITION of 'Government Shutdown' A government shutdown is the closure of nonessential offices of the government due to lack of approval on the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Approval is reached if Congress passes all of the spending bills regarding the federal budget.
Find a Pho. Pho [ pronounced fuh] is the Vietnamese national dish; an aromatic, nutritious^ and delicious rice noodle soup served with a side plate of fresh herbs to add as you please.
A blend of broth, rice noodles, herbs and meat, usually beef, pho soup is a common Vietnamese menu item. The soup is low in fat and supplies several key vitamins and minerals, but it can also be high in sodium.