Internet outage amid government shutdown halts many sites
The shutdown shut down the Social Security Administration web site and Library of Congress online services while some agencies like FedWorld National Weather Service DOT and CDC remained accessible. Web visitors faced site not found notices though some museums offered virtual tours for locked out patrons.
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San Francisco
Social Security Administration
Joan Wainright
Agency
Baltimore
Social Security
FedWorld
National Weather Service
Department of Transportation
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Capitol staff endure budget stalemate day one
Elevator operators stayed home while most Capitol staff reported to work during Day 1 of a congressional budget deadlock. About 42 percent of government employees were deemed non essential and sent home, though Iowa offices remained fully staffed. Senate restaurants closed for non essential staff, pushing diners toward nearby pizza and Chinese delivery. Rep Jim Nussle warned the impasse could last up to a month, while House Republicans privatized functions including restaurants.
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David Lynch Gazette
Washington
Capitol
Iowa
Senate
Senate Republicans
Hank Brown
Colp
Colorado
Jim Nussle
Brown
U.S. House
House
Nussle
Newt Gingrich
Ban on crude oil exports from Alaska North Slope looms
The Senate approved a bill to lift the 22 year old ban on crude oil exports from Alaska North Slope provided shipments sail on U.S. flag vessels. President Clinton is expected to sign after House Senate conference report 289 134. The measure allows suspension if exports are not in the national interest.
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Washington
Senate
Clinton
Alaska
North Slope
U.S
Alaska North Slope
House
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Omar
Pho
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Levi's
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