Many Feds Face Furloughs Twice
Dems Back Retroactive Shutdown Pay
How Long Has the Shutdown Lasted?
Agencies Post Shutdown Plans Online
No TSP Contributions During a Shutdown
How Contractors Might Weather a Shutdown
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Play of the Day: The Series Finale of 'Breaking Gov'
10:33 AM ET Didn't watch the series finale of Breaking Bad? You didn't miss much-- and the final moments of the government shutdown make for significantly better television anyway. And in today's sports news: the New York Giants are massive failures. But they're still not as bad as Congress. brightcove.createExperiences();
Play of the Day: Happy Government Shutdown Eve!
September 30, 2013 You've probably heard that the government is on track to shut down next week. But maybe you haven't been keeping up with the news of how the White House intends to recoup America's fiscal losses. Don't worry: late-night has you covered. Plus, Saturday Night Live's latest season kicks off with ...
Play of the Day: America's Fiscal and Foreign Policy
September 27, 2013 United States foreign policy is on the cusp of a new era-- maybe. It all hinges on whether the American people and the new Iranian leader, Hassan Rouhani, can understand each other. But if Presidents Obama and Rouhani can't even shake hands, there may be no hope for the rest ...
Play of the Day: America's 'Devoted Cruzader'
September 26, 2013 Read any Dr. Seuss lately? The children's book author is all the rage since Ted Cruz premiered Green Eggs and Ham during his marathon 'filibuster' on the Senate floor. The comedy shows can't get enough of the Texas senator. It's no wonder: his 21-hour speech-- which included references to Nazy ...
Play of the Day: Obama Talks, and Cruz Won't Stop Talking
September 25, 2013 Late-night weighs in on how President Obama should conduct himself at the U.N. General Assembly. Pro-tip: handshake etiquette is key. Plus, Texas Senator Ted Cruz 'filibusters' the night away. He's on a mission to defund Obamacare, and he won't sit down or shut up until he gets what he-- and ...
Play of the Day: Breaking Bad Government
September 24, 2013 Vladimir Putin weighs in on the Emmys, and the late-night circuit bemoans the series finale of Breaking Bad. Plus, like every other human on the planet, Anthony Weiner could really use the new iPhone. Meanwhile, another New York Democrat, Hillary Clinton, considers how a presidential run might affect her family ...
Play of the Day: The Government Shuts Down the Middle Class
September 23, 2013 How will the government shutdown impact the middle class? And what do a man, a car, and a tennis ball have to do with it? Jay Leno has an easy-to-understand video metaphor that explains everything you need to know about Obamacare, the GOP, and just how the middle class is ...
Play of the Day: Obamacare or Bust
September 20, 2013 Stephen Colbert twerks in celebration. Because didn't you hear? House Republicans are threatening to shut down the federal government over Obamacare! Michele Bachmann wishes she could do a victory lap. Plus, will doctors be mandated to ask about your sex life under the Affordable Care Act? The late-night circuit think ...
Play of the Day: Guns and Government Shutdown
September 19, 2013 Federal agencies are preparing to shut their doors-- but mostly, it's just to catch the season finale of Breaking Bad. Plus, gun violence and mental health issues surrounding Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis bring up another contentious debate. brightcove.createExperiences();
Play of the Day: The TV News Wrongnado Strikes Again
September 18, 2013 When breaking news happens, you can always count on cable networks to get it wrong. Jon Stewart's Daily Show points out that they never really learn from their mistakes. Plus, Vice President Joe Biden's stop in Iowa this past weekend has led some to speculate about a possible presidential run ...
