Smith Soc's NYU Stern Chapter hosted Manhattan Institute Fellows Paul Howard and Yevgeniy Feyman for a "Fireside Chat" to discuss the policy issues behind the Federal Government Shutdown of 2013 and the potential 2014 shutdown that was averted. With the implemtnetion and funding of Affordable Care Act one of the key issues behind the shutdowns, Paul and Yevgeniy we were positioned to provide expert commentary on evolving current events. The well-attended event was part of the NYU-Stern chapter's successful first year.