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Government shutdown backfires? GOP says Democrats now guilty of extortion.The government shutdown began with Democrats saying Republican demands about Obamacare were 'extortion.' Now, as the GOP resistance collapses, Senate Democrats are pushing back.
With shutdown and default clocks ticking, lawmakers hit an impasseFour days before a possible US government default on its debt, lawmakers failed to reach agreement. That, says a European central banker, could be 'very negative for the US economy and the world economy and could certainly harm the recovery.'
Can 'World's Greatest Deliberative Body' fix broken Washington?Senate leaders are meeting Sunday to find a way out the government shutdown and the threat of a first-ever US debt default. They're聽searching for an end to a political crisis that has stalled all other legislative business while driving public opinion of Congress to new lows.
Does Sen. Susan Collins have the best idea for ending the Washington mess?House and Senate met Saturday, looking for ways to solve the budget-and-debt debacle. House members went home, but Senate leaders from both parties kept talking.
National parks reopen after mini-Sagebrush RebellionGovernment shutdown over for Grand Canyon and other national parks. Can political leaders trying to solve the budget impasse and partial government shutdown take a lesson from the populist push to reopen America鈥檚 national parks?
Government shutdown: Most Americans blame Republicans. But will it matter in 2014?The last time the government shut down, Republicans were punished at the polls.聽Political history doesn鈥檛 necessary repeat itself, but the GOP should worry about next year鈥檚 elections.
Fiscal talks pick up, but route to end government shutdown still murkyThe House may vote to raise the debt limit as soon as this weekend, but that doesn鈥檛 guarantee reciprocal action in the Senate. Meanwhile, the government shutdown is putting a damper on already-weak economic growth.
National parks open despite government shutdown. Why the change of heart?National parks open in Utah Saturday, despite the government shutdown, after the state cut a deal with federal officials: $166,000 a day for 10 days to help save the lucrative October season.
Government shutdown: Is it making red and blue states more purple?With the federal government shutdown suspending services and closing facilities, state leaders of both parties are moderating their positions to help constituents through this challenging time.聽
Government shutdown: How Americans are feeling its growing effectsAmong those taking a hit from the government shutdown, now more than a week old,聽are private businesses and their employees, homebuyers and charities, even hunters on federal lands.
Boehner pushes short-term debt limit fix. Will it work?House Speaker John Boehner is proposing a short-term debt limit increase so Republicans and Democrats can debate budget matters. But the government shutdown would continue.
Obamacare 101: Why the real deadline is Feb. 15Under Obamacare, the uninsured have until March 31 to be covered and avoid paying a fine. But some technicalities mean that people may have to sign up a month and a half before that.
Fed nominee Janet Yellen: 'Too many Americans still can't find a job'Janet Yellen, after being nominated Wednesday by President Obama, spoke of the dual role of the Federal Reserve to help ensure 'the opportunity to work hard' while keeping inflation in check.
Government shutdown: Gate-jumpers at national parks entering gray legal areasRangers have cited some who have crossed into national parks, which are all closed by the government shutdown. Gate-jumpers could face up to six months in jail, although land policy experts raise some questions.
Republicans hit all-time low in Gallup poll. Is shutdown to blame?In just a month, public approval of the Republican Party has dropped 10 points, from 38 to 28 percent, according to a Gallup poll conducted in the early days of the government shutdown.
Monitor BreakfastGovernment shutdown still all about Obamacare, hard-liner warnsMichael Needham of Heritage Action for America says that the core fight is Obamacare and any bid to end the government shutdown must deal with it. 'No strings attached' doesn't get it done.
Is Speaker Boehner backing off Obamacare demands?House GOP leaders are talking more about budget restraint and tax reform than defunding Obamacare, prompting worries in conservative ranks that Boehner's endgame may sell out their concerns.
Janet Yellen as Fed chairman: What stamp would she put on 'taper' question?Janet Yellen is to be nominated as the next Federal Reserve chairman Wednesday afternoon. 锘縏he nomination amplifies questions about when and how the central bank will pare back its massive efforts to stimulate economic growth.
Colorado recall bid targets third state senator who backed gun controlAfter ousting two state senators last month for backing gun-control legislation, activists aim to recall Sen. Evie Hudak. If the recall bid succeeds, Republicans take control of the Senate.
Debt ceiling 101: 12 questions about what's going on The US Treasury has warned that as early as Oct. 17 it will no longer be able to cover all the government's rising financial obligations. Here鈥檚 your guide to the debt limit deadline and its implications.