This issue came up from discussion #2166

Describe the Problem

Time shifting in StatAnalysis broke with certain METplus configurations of the wrapper. See discussion for more details.

Expected Behavior

Time shifting should work as expected

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Relevant Deadlines

5.1.0

Funding Source

2792542

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