Washington Shuts Down as Talks Edge Toward Debt Deal
President Obama and Republican leaders meet at the White House seeking to reopen the government and extend the debt limit beyond Oct 17. Talks hint at a short term extension while avoiding new Obamacare fights, with broad uncertainty on final terms and a risk the dispute returns when any temporary agreement expires.
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Iowa National Guard announces additional layoffs due to federal shutdown
The Iowa National Guard reports 100 IDP Defense employees will be laid off up to 60 days starting today, in a shift from the previously planned Oct 18 30 day layoff. Five federal technicians are furloughed, 16 state workers face 20 day layoff, and drills through Oct 20 are canceled with further training decisions pending end of the shutdown.
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