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Sep 30

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BREAKING: Shutdown looming, Senate rejects conditions imposed by House GOP on temporary spending bill.— The Associated Press (@AP) September 30, 2013…

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Sep 30

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MORE: Obama says he's not resigned to government shutdown as he plans to speak to congressional leaders: http://t.co/qNWok5Thpv -RD— The Associated Press (@AP) September 30, 2013…

Photo by Flickr user khawkins04 WASHINGTON -- OK, gridlocked politicians we're used to. But why padlock the Statue of Liberty? You don't see other democracies shuttering landmarks and sending civil servants home just because their political parties can't…

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During a #shutdown, all vehicle, pedestrian & bike paths into the Zoo will be closed. None of our live animal cams will be broadcast.— National Zoo (@NationalZoo) September 30, 2013 The National Zoo reports that…