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Science is another casualty of the federal government shutdown. But for Antarctic scientists the effects will linger even after the Congressional impasse…
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The plan calls for a six-week extension of the $16.7 trillion debt ceiling that, if implemented, would remove the immediate threat to financial markets. But Democrats stood their ground, saying they will not negotiate until the GOP also agrees to open the government.
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In the mid-1970’s, Eugene Robinson began his career in journalism. He joined The Washington Post in the '80's, covering domestic and foreign affairs…
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The government shutdown has halted the federal investigation into the West Fertilizer Plant explosion. The explosion in April killed 15 people and injured…
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Republicans are calling for a new special panel to work out a deal to reopen government and raise the debt ceiling. Its prospects aren't very good.
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It’s week two of the government shutdown. And while thousands of government workers have been furloughed, members of congress continue to collect their…
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Hundreds of thousands of civilian employees with the Defense Department go back to work Monday, but many government operations remain suspended.
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The impasse continues. Meanwhile, parts of the federal government remain closed. Among the latest developments: President Obama has invited leaders of both parties to a Wednesday evening meeting at the White House.
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Update: The federal shutdown has happened and it's affecting some Central Texans.All three presidential libraries in the state are closed – including the…
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As the sun sets on the first day of a shutdown, lawmakers in Washington have made no progress. They're still at loggerheads.