Washington back to work

After 16-day partial government shutdown, federal workers head back and national monuments re-open

• Oct 17, 2013
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Congress ends shutdown, but at what cost?

Public trust has waned and will be hard to restore, say those familiar with last shutdown

• Oct 17, 2013

NSA Director Gen. Alexander to retire early next year

Eight-year tenure of spy agency head was rocked by revelations of surveillance on Americans' phone calls and emails

• Oct 17, 2013

House worker during debt vote: "This is not one nation under God"

Long-time stenographer removed from chamber after shouting during major vote to extend federal debt limit, end government shutdown

• Oct 17, 2013

It's back to work for federal employees

As shutdown ends, White House asks furloughed workers to return to their jobs, but urges agencies to be flexible

• Oct 17, 2013

The dealmakers: Senators Reid, McConnell

The two Senate leaders recognized they were the only hope to end the impasse over spending and raising the debt limit

• Oct 17, 2013

Obama defeats the GOP in shutdown showdown

John Dickerson: The president came to office preaching bipartisanship, but his legacy will be defined by his partisan victories

• Oct 17, 2013

Caroline Kennedy confirmed as U.S. ambassador to Japan

JFK's daughter promised at confirmation hearing to carry forward her father's legacy

• Oct 17, 2013

Cory Booker wins U.S. Senate election in N.J.

Democratic Newark mayor defeats conservative Steve Lonegan to complete the remaining term of Frank Lautenberg, who died in June

• Oct 16, 2013

Senate passes bill to end shutdown, avert default; House to follow

Obama announces he will sign bill "immediately" after House passes and that the government will open "immediately"

• Oct 16, 2013

With Yosemite closed, tourists shun California community

The government shutdown devastates Western gateway to national park already hurting from massive August wildfire

• Oct 16, 2013

Congress wants explanation for Obamacare site glitches

Main contractor grossly underestimated the amount of applicants, system can't support the influx

• Oct 16, 2013

White House: Iran's nuclear proposal "very useful"

However, spokesman Jay Carney says not to expect a prompt breakthrough in the high-level nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers

• Oct 16, 2013

How one man's anti-Obamacare strategy led U.S. to the brink

Michael Needham of conservative group Heritage Action mounted a campaign to defund or delay Obamacare -- even if it led to a government shutdown

• Oct 16, 2013

Deal reached: Congress on path to end fiscal stalemate

Senate expected to vote on deal this evening before sending it to House; Boehner says House won't block it

• Oct 16, 2013

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