Shutdown's effects felt on the farm at harvest time

Because of the stalemate, farmers can't get daily reports, apply for new loans or receive some government checks

• Oct 10, 2013

Poll: Views on Boehner, Obama sink during shutdown

Amid shutdown, half the nation now has an unfavorable view of House speaker, a new Gallup poll reveals

• Oct 10, 2013

Veterans tell Congress about overmedication problem at VA

CBS News exposed problem of overmedication of war veterans, some of whom received lethal amounts of pain pills

• Oct 10, 2013

House Republicans propose short-term debt limit hike

Legislation could temporarily head off default, jump start negotiations on a budget deal

• Oct 10, 2013

Pentagon warns shutdown still hurting defense

Congress, Pentagon at odds over what the Pay Our Military Act allows the Defense Department to do during the shutdown

• Oct 10, 2013

Report: Obama administration most aggressive toward press since Nixon

Committee to Protect Journalists outlines chilling effect of Obama administration policies toward press and government officials

• Oct 10, 2013

What experience would Janet Yellen bring as Fed chair?

President Obama's nominee to chair the Federal Reserve has been a standout since high school

• Oct 10, 2013

Obamacare exchanges: High demand, poor reviews, poll says

Millions have tried to buy insurance through the law's new exchanges, but amid glitches, only 7 percent say the debut has gone well

• Oct 10, 2013

Treasury Sec.: "Irrevocable" economic damage if U.S. defaults

Obama set to meet with Senate Democrats, House Republicans Thursday to discuss standoff, possible short-term debt limit hike

• Oct 10, 2013

Congress to scrutinize monument closures during government shutdown

Two committees in the GOP-led House plan to examine whether monuments, such as the World War II Memorial, were barricaded for politically-motivated reasons

• Oct 10, 2013

Government shutdown: Is the thaw beginning?

Amid the continued mudslinging during the stalemate, President Obama is hosting lawmakers from both sides at the White House

• Oct 10, 2013

Yellen's main challenge at the Fed: Communicate

Investors will expect Federal Reserve chief nominee to clarify the central bank's blurry policy messages

• Oct 10, 2013

3-star U.S. admiral fired as No. 2 nuclear commander

Navy said Vice Adm. Tim Giardina was notified that he has been relieved of duty amid a military investigation into a gambling matter

• Oct 9, 2013

Obama nominates "tough, proven leader" Janet Yellen to lead Fed

If confirmed by the Senate, Yellen would be the first woman ever to head the central bank

• Oct 9, 2013

Obama: Government shutdown "completely unnecessary"

The president says once again Boehner must open government before he'll sit down for negotiations

• Oct 9, 2013

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