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House votes to derail Obamacare, fund government
ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press WASHINGTON — The GOP-controlled House voted Friday to cripple President Barack Obama's health care law as part of a risky ploy that threatens a government shutdown in a...
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Goverment shutdown splits possible 2016 GOP contenders
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich.— Sen. Ted Cruz says he will fight "with every breath" to stop the health care overhaul, even if it means shutting down segments of the federal government. That approach, warns...
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View ArticleShutdown has economists and bureaucrats scrambling for answers
Drama has a chilling effect on economy and more.... Read more »
View ArticleParties prepare to capitalize on government shutdown
As much as the parties were wringing their hands late Monday about a government shutdown over the Affordable Care Act, both sides also positioned themselves to capitalize on it. Democrats are convinced...
View Article9 painful government shutdown impacts
Who gets hurt the most by the shutdown, that started on Oct. 1? Here's a rough list as compiled by The Washington Post:... Read more »
View ArticleTwo Florida GOP congressmen critical of party's shutdown tactics
Two House Republicans from Florida are increasingly critical of their party’s political strategy that has led to a government shutdown over the issue of health care reform. Instead of bringing...
View ArticleQ&A: Finding your way through the shutdown
By BRIAN KNOWLTON and ANDREW SIDDONS New York Times News Service The shutdown of the federal government has created widespread confusion. Here are some questions and answers about its specific and...
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Who knew? Shutdown casualties shatter stereotypes
By NANCY BENAC Associated Press WASHINGTON — Taking out a mortgage. Getting married in a park. Going for a fall foliage drive. Cashing a check. Who knew that so many random activities of daily life...
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Scott: No state money on federal programs
By GARY FINEOUT Associated Press TALLAHASSEE — The federal government shutdown that has already led to furloughed employees, closed national parks and commissaries could soon start to ripple through...
View ArticleArea winners and losers from shutdown fight
Gainesville Congressman and Democrats come out on top; Tea Party takes a hit... Read more »
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