The shutdowns were in a politically and economically different era . Those years , political parties were more willing to compromise . With districts more partisan , there are fewer Republicans in the legislature ##s . Unlike today , the local economy was booming .
1995-'96 shutdowns were in a politically and economically different time . Those years , political leaders were more willing to negotiate . With districts more partisan , there are fewer moderates in the House today . Unlike today , the mid-'90s economy was booming .