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Shutdown driving debate over role of government 10/14/2013 06:02am • By NANCY BENAC Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The lingering federal shutdown is transforming a musty debate over the role of government in America into a coast-to-coast, prime-time reality show. With landmarks closed, paychecks delayed and workers furloughed, Americans are drawing dueling les Spending stumbling block to budget deal 10/13/2013 04:56pm • By DONNA CASSATA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans and Democrats hit an impasse Sunday over spending in their last-ditch struggle to avoid an economy-jarring default in just four days and end a partial government shutdown that's entering its third week. After inconclusive ta Shutdown impact: Some national parks could reopen 10/11/2013 03:18pm • By The Associated Press The government shutdown continues with some glimmer of hope for those who would like to visit the nation's national parks: The Obama administration said it would consider offers from the states to use their own money to pay for park operations and Utah jumped at the chance. Shutdown impact: Veterans regional offices close 10/08/2013 12:12am • By The Associated Press A government shutdown is having far-reaching consequences for some, but minimal impact on others. Mail is being delivered. Social Security and Medicare benefits continue to flow. But vacationers are being turned away from national parks and Smithsonian museums, and that's New $100 bills start circulating Tuesday 10/07/2013 05:55pm • By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The new $100 bill, with an array of high-tech features designed to thwart counterfeiters, will get its coming out party on Tuesday, partial government shutdown or not. The Federal Reserve, which has not been affected by the shutdown, Families hoard cash 5 years after financial crisis 10/07/2013 01:43pm • BY BERNARD CONDON AP BUSINESS WRITER NEW YORK (AP) -- They speak different languages, live in countries rich and poor, face horrible job markets and healthy ones. When it comes to money, though, they act as one: They're holding tight to their cash, driven more by a fear of losing what they have Shutdown impact: Tourists, homebuyers hit quickly 10/07/2013 08:13am • WASHINGTON (AP) - A government shutdown is having far-reaching consequences for some, but minimal impact on others. Mail is being delivered. Social Security and Medicare benefits continue to flow. But vacationers are being turned away from national parks and Smithsonian museums, and that's ha Smithsonian announces delay in T. rex's arrival 10/04/2013 03:39pm • WASHINGTON -- The long-awaited arrival of the Smithsonian's complete Tyrannosaurus rex specimen has been delayed until spring due to the government shutdown. The 38-foot-long, 7-ton skeleton was slated to arrive in D.C. on Oct. 16, National Fossil Day, amid celebrations. The massive specimen is Your Beermonger: Craft Beer and the Shutdown 10/04/2013 12:30pm • Editor’s Note: This sponsored column is written by Nick Anderson, beermonger at Arrowine (4508 Lee Highway). The government shutdown that began Tuesday morning is big topic of the week nationally, but especially in our area. Thousands of government employees are currently off the jo Not all federal agencies taking a hit in shutdown 10/04/2013 08:19am • BY ALICIA A. CALDWELL ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) - As many high-profile agencies sit idle because of the federal government shutdown, others are humming along just fine, thank you. Many of them have escaped the fiscal ax because they pay much of their own way, or enjoy a revenue stream Who knew? Shutdown casualties shatter stereotypes 10/03/2013 08:45am • BY NANCY BENAC ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) -- 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 could be imperiled by a shutdown of the federal government? Americans are finding that "th Budget, debt unresolved on shutdown's 3rd day 10/03/2013 05:27am • By JIM KUHNHENN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Three days into a government shutdown, President Barack Obama pointedly blamed House Speaker John Boehner on Thursday for keeping federal agencies closed, while the bitter budget dispute moved closer to a more critical showdown over the nation Obama, lawmakers meet on shutdown's 2nd day 10/02/2013 08:14pm • By DAVID ESPO AP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama brought congressional leaders to the White House on Wednesday for the first time since a partial government shutdown began, but there was no sign of progress toward ending an impasse that has idled 800,000 federal wo Furloughed feds may need to prioritize bills 10/02/2013 02:45pm • WASHINGTON -- The paychecks of furloughed federal workers could be on hold, but they'll still have to pay their bills. As a result, some people may have to prioritize which bills to pay. Clark Howard, a consumer expert, recommends paying mortgage and car loans first. "If you think of it logicall Ask Andrew: Is A Condo-Townhome Worth It? 10/01/2013 11:00am • This sponsored, biweekly Q&A column is written by Andrew Goodman, Associate Broker and top producing agent with Gallagher & Co. Real Estate, Inc. Based in Bethesda, Andrew serves clients in Maryland, D.C., and Northern Virginia. Please submit comments, questions, and opinions in the comments s