Business groups warns government shutdown is 'harming small businesses and costing American economic growth'

Business groups are expressing concern that the ongoing government shutdown is having negative impacts on economic activity and the ability of firms to operate and grow.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Thursday warned the impact of the government shutdown, which began on Oct. 1, is beginning to have an impact on businesses, workers and the overall economy as it drags on."The government shutdown is harming small businesses and costing American economic growth that can't be recovered," said Neil Bradley, EVP and chief policy officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce."This shutdown is already one of