Government Shutdown
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Debt ceiling: Game lets you decide what to do to solve the budget
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It's depressing to watch the collapse of the American economy unfold in front of your very eyes. Instead of climbing into that bomb shelter under your backyard — you know, the one you built after the Cuban Missle Crisis — how about playing a video game instead?
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Ford's Theatre's 'Liberty Smith' may be affected by government shutdown after all
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Contrary to prior reports, a government shutdown may make Ford's Theatre go dark.
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Mayor Vincent Gray, D.C. councilmembers arrested (photos, video)
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Your mayor got arrested last night, D.C. Here's the pictures, video and tweets to prove it.
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Updates on the budget and government security
CommentMissed the show on TV? Watch two video clips on our blog now.
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Budget compromise puts local issues on national stage
CommentThe budget compromise averted a government shutdown, but some D.C. residents are upset at Congress' interference with local programs like school vouchers or the needle exchange.
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Highlights from Monday's 'Capital Insider'
CommentMissed the show on TV? Watch two video clips on our blog now.
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Choose your own D.C. restitution adventure!
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Click your way to D.C. autonomy.
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D.C. abortion funding: an explainer
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What does the D.C. abortion rider mean for District residents? Here's the answers to some of your questions.
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Showdown averted but big fights remain; DC gets dissed
CommentDonna Edwards, Tom Davis, Ilir Zherka, Mike Panetta, Lawrence Guyot
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D.C. abortion funding banned in 2011 federal budget deal
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Although Mayor Vince Gray and many D.C. residents were relieved a shutdown was avoided, two provisional riders aimed at the District -- on abortion funding and school vouchers -- are stirring controversy.
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Govt shutdown 2011: 'Historic' deal to avoid shutdown
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Perilously close to a government shutdown, President Barack Obama and congressional leaders forged agreement late Friday night on a deal to cut more than $37 billion in federal spending and avert the first closure in 15 years.
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Government shutdown 2011: Midnight deadline nears
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On the brink of a painful government shutdown, the Obama administration readied furlough notices for hundreds of thousands of workers Friday. Republican and Democratic leaders continued to accuse each other of refusing to give ground.
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Government shutdown 2011: Kindergarten field trip could be derailed
CommentThe potential government shutdown holds drama even for the 5- and 6-year-olds at a Rockville elementary school.
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Government shutdown 2011: D.C. Court news only half essential
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Essential or non-essential? Try half-essential.
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Government shutdown 2011: Fun with pickup lines
CommentThere are a lot of serious things to worry about with a pending federal government shutdown -- but that hasn't stopped some people from using humor to lighten the mood.
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Government shutdown 2011: Theaters, galleries that are still open, offering discounts
CommentA list of arts institutions with special offerings for government employees in the event of a shutdown.
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Emotions run high at emergency town hall meeting
CommentFederal employees are watching the political back-and-forth on Capitol Hill closely.
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Government shutdown 2011: 'Stravinsky on Film' WILL NOT be affected
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The event will move to Georgetown University.
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