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Government Shutdown
Markets upbeat as Washington talks
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David Gura
Oct 10, 2013
Investors seemed pleased that politicians in Washington were discussing a plan, and that lawmakers from both parties met with President Obama.
Government shutdown causes problems online too
by
Molly Wood
Oct 1, 2013
The shutdown is causing many federal agencies -- and their websites -- to close down.
Market reaction to shutdown is muted today, but won't stay that way for long
by
Juli Niemann
Oct 1, 2013
But failure by Congress to raise the debt ceiling would get a much stronger reaction than we're seeing this morning.
Turns out a shutdown is a great time for politicians to raise money
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David Gura
Oct 1, 2013
There's no shutting down Washington's endless chase for cash.
While you slept, the government stopped
by
David Gura
Oct 1, 2013
Congress did not strike a deal last night on a spending bill, which means a government shutdown is now in effect.
Why the shutdown won't save money: Fights in 90s cost $1.5B
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David Gura
Sep 30, 2013
Democrats and Republicans appear unable to reach common ground on a budget before the government shuts down.
A government shutdown will affect jobs -- and jobs numbers
Sep 30, 2013
We might not be getting a jobs report this Friday.
For public good, not for profit.
Medical device tax could play a role in spending negotiations
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David Gura
Sep 30, 2013
Lawmakers are running out of options to avoid a possible government shutdown, but a once obscure tax could now play an important role in negotiations.
Looming government shutdown sends vibrations abroad
Sep 30, 2013
The prospect of a government shutdown in the U.S. is having repercussions abroad.
Obama & the debt ceiling: An explainer
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Paddy Hirsch
Sep 26, 2013
The government is considering raising the debt ceiling -- again. But what exactly is the debt ceiling: Watch an explainer to understand what's at stake and what it means for you and me.
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