By Annie-Rose Strasser on September 30, 2013
A shutdown isn't just bad politically, it can also be damaging to the United States' economy, taking the paychecks of federal employees out of the mix, and disrupting tourism across the country.
By Aviva Shen on September 30, 2013
As many as 175 House Republicans would vote for a "clean" bill to avert a government shutdown if Boehner brings it to a vote.
By Bryce Covert and Alan Pyke on September 30, 2013
Federal employes talk to ThinkProgress about their fear, anger, and frustration as they await a potential shutdown.
By Ian Millhiser on September 30, 2013
Both of America's political parties can veto must-pass legislation. This is a bad idea.
By Tara Culp-Ressler on September 30, 2013
In order to avert a government shutdown, Republicans are demanding to roll back the Obamacare provision that provides women with contraceptive coverage at no additional cost to them.
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By Alan Pyke on September 30, 2013
A key nutrition assistance program for new moms would run out of money if the government shuts down.
By Annie-Rose Strasser, Josh Israel, and Christopher Butterfield on September 30, 2013
While that handful of people think it's smart strategy to close national parks, discontinue nutrition programs, and put on hold a host of other government programs, many others in the party are waking up to the truth.
By Igor Volsky on September 30, 2013
Sen. Ron Johnson was left speechless.
North Carolina enacted America's worst voter suppression law, here's how DOJ hopes to stop it.
By Ryan Koronowski on September 30, 2013
The panels resemble black flat-screen televisions, are cheaper than panels sold in the U.S., and don't require assembly instructions.
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