Why is it so difficult to end the government shutdown?
Compared to the last shutdown in 1995, Congress has become more partisan, and relationships have deteriorated
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Why Washington fails
John Dickerson: Even a bipartisan group of reasonable adults couldn't solve our political deadlock
Official: Service academy games will go on despite gov't shutdown
Defense official says U.S. military academy football teams will be on the field this weekend
Shutdown stalemate continues; White House meeting unproductive
During a late day White House meeting, Obama and congressional leaders failed to make headway in ending the impasse over the government shutdown
Shutdown reveals some gov't agencies are more essential than others
While some agencies have a high rate of "essential" employees, several have furloughed over 90 percent of their employees
Is Congress being selfish?
The government shutdown may not be popular, but it is arguably the logical political move for many House Republicans
Despite thaw, Congress moves new Iran sanctions along
Some experts believe if Congress follows through with new sanctions against Iran, all diplomatic progress will be for naught
Don't toy with the debt ceiling, bank CEOs warn
Financial leaders say damage from failing to raise the debt ceiling would far exceed any economic harm caused by government shutdown
With government shutdown unresolved, Congress stuck in neutral
President Obama summons congressional leaders to the White House to try to break the impasse
Intel chief: Shutdown threatens national security
Spending cuts are a financial drain on intelligence work and employee financing, says Director of National Intelligence James Clapper
GOP, Dems plot shutdown aftermath moves
The Democrats are waiting for Republican intra-party tension to form, though that scenario appears to be slow to develop
Poll: Stronger gun laws wouldn't have stopped Navy Yard shooting
Despite that sentiment, a majority of voters continue to support background checks and stricter gun laws
What effect will shutdown have on air-travel safety?
FAA furloughs nearly one-third of workforce because of federal government shutdown, raising travel-safety concerns
Shutdown prompts Obama to shorten Asia trip
Stops in Malaysia, Philippines called off of what was originally a four-nation tour still scheduled to start this weekend
Condoleezza Rice: Iran "absolutely" cannot be trusted
Speaking from her personal experience in Iran nuclear negotiations, ex-secretary of state says recent overtures are only due to sanctions
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