Troop pay hangs in the balance in shutdown talks
Republicans, and some Democrats, have used the issue of military pay to criticize their political opponents during the budget debate
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Protesters plan to bring trash to Boehner's home
With shutdown looming, group plans to bring trash to House speaker to protest suspension of D.C. services
Wis. Supreme Court contenders lawyer up
In the heated state Supreme Court race serving as a proxy battle in the fight over union rights in Wisconsin, candidates prep for a possible recount
Giffords plans to attend husband's shuttle launch
Pending approval from her doctors, Giffords' office says she hopes to attend husband Mark Kelly's April 29 shuttle launch
Lawmakers vow to give up pay during shutdown
Members of Congress say they should not be paid if government is not funded, say they'll return money to Treasury or give it to charity
Planned Parenthood money holding up budget deal?
Senate Majority Leader says GOP is being held hostage by Tea Party, says he is "offended" by "indefensible" Republican position
Harry Reid: We won't budge on Planned Parenthood
Senate Majority Leader tells CBS News Republicans are willing to shut down the government over ideological stand to "throw women under the bus"
Government shutdown: National park closures would cost $32M a day
National parks and local economies dependent upon tourism just one sector that would be hit hard in event of shutdown; Total shutdown cost could be $8B a week
Boehner: Shutdown debate still about spending
House speaker says Democrats need to "get serious" about spending cuts to avert a government shutdown, even as Democrats insist they are
GOP Rep. suggests Republicans are "using" troops
Tea Party-affiliated Allen West complains U.S. troops are being used as bargaining chip in fight over budget
Sen. Scott Brown, Reggie Love join charity basketball game
Washington Unplugged: Politicians net $400,000 for Washington Legal Clinic for the homeless
Shutdown threat tests Obama leadership style
Washington Post: Recent tests have raised questions about president's cautious approach, tendency to dive in at the last minute
Time's almost up: Scramble to avoid shutdown
Top Senate Dem says White House, GOP reach deal to cut $38B in spending, but remain divided over funding of Planned Parenthood
1995 shutdown v. 2011: Economy a key difference
Bill Plante: Plenty of similarities in possible government shutdown to the one in '95, with one significant wildcard
Bob Schieffer: Congress' behavior "shameful"
Schieffer: "We're into a blame game now--both sides are trying to blame the other side if the government does shut down"
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