Tag: Nation

President Barack Obama answers a question about the looming federal government shutdown from a reporter during his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Monday, Sept. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Obama addresses military as gov’t shuts down

Jim Kuhnhenn · October 1, 2013 4:35 am

With hours to go until a possible government shutdown, visitors tour the Rotunda of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Sept. 30, 2013. Capitol officials said today that if a shutdown goes into effect, all organized tours of the Capitol and the Capitol Visitors Center will be suspended. The Senate has the next move on must-do legislation required to keep the government open, and the Democratic-led chamber is expected to reject the latest effort from House Republicans to use a normally routine measure to attack President Barack Obama's signature health care law. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Federal workers prepare for shutdown process

Sam Hananel · October 1, 2013 4:04 am

A man walks past Independence Hall at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Monday, Sept. 30, 2013 as the government teeters on the brink of a partial shutdown at midnight unless Congress can reach an agreement on funding. A conservative challenge to President Barack Obama's cherished health care law pushed the federal government to the brink of a partial shutdown Monday, with the Senate expected to convene just hours before a deadline to pass a temporary spending bill. If no compromise can be reached by midnight, Americans would soon see the impact: National parks would close. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Should founders share blame for budget gridlock?

Connie Cass · October 1, 2013 4:03 am

Congress misses deadline for averting shutdown

Congress misses deadline for averting shutdown

Washington Examiner · October 1, 2013 4:02 am

Obama: Military uniformed troops will stay on duty amid shutdown, civilians may be furloughed

Obama: Military uniformed troops will stay on duty amid shutdown, civilians may be furloughed

Washington Examiner · October 1, 2013 4:01 am

Congress misses midnight deadline for blocking partial government shutdown, 1st in 17 years

Congress misses midnight deadline for blocking partial government shutdown, 1st in 17 years

Washington Examiner · October 1, 2013 4:00 am

White House tells agencies gov’t will shut down

White House tells agencies gov’t will shut down

Josh Lederman · October 1, 2013 3:56 am

White House budget office directs federal agencies to shut down, lacking funding from Congress

White House budget office directs federal agencies to shut down, lacking funding from Congress

Washington Examiner · October 1, 2013 3:50 am

Union: FAA furloughs airline safety inspectors

Union: FAA furloughs airline safety inspectors

Joan Lowy · October 1, 2013 2:49 am

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2013 file photo, Caroline Kennedy of New York speaks during the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on her nomination for Ambassador to Japan, on Capitol Hill, in Washington. A Senate panel has approved the nomination of Kennedy to serve as U.S. ambassador to Japan. By voice vote on Monday, Sept. 30, the Foreign Relations Committee endorsed President Barack Obama's choice, the former first daughter who has promised to carry forward John F. Kennedy's legacy with humility. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Senate panel approves Kennedy for Japan post

Donna Cassata · October 1, 2013 2:47 am

Obama signs legislation ensuring military will get paid during any government shutdown

Obama signs legislation ensuring military will get paid during any government shutdown

Washington Examiner · October 1, 2013 2:33 am

GOP demands lawmakers pay more for health care

GOP demands lawmakers pay more for health care

Laurie Kellman · October 1, 2013 2:31 am