Government Shutdown Talks Grow Frustrating at White House
Washington's stalled budget standoff leaves 350000 furloughed federal workers idle as President Obama and congressional Republicans meet at the White House seeking a compromise. Treasury Secretary Lew warns default risk rises if the debt limit is not raised by October 17, jeopardizing Social Security, veterans benefits, and active duty pay.
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Obama signs bill to keep troops' families benefits
President Obama signed a law to continue financial benefits for fallen troops' families during the government shutdown. Defense Secretary Hagel had announced Fisher House Foundation would cover payments as Pentagon lacked funding authority. About twenty-nine service members have died since Oct 1.
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Federal courts debate funding as debt talks loom next week
The federal judiciary may stay open through Oct. 17 or 18 with spending limits in place amid Washington budget stalemate. The Supreme Court plans to hear two days of arguments next week while House Republicans seek a rival bill to reopen the government and raise the debt limit. Wall Street rose on hopes of avoiding a default as lawmakers clash over spending cuts tied to the health care law.
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Obama Brain Research drive touted as memory breakthrough
A bold ad claims President Obama funds a 100 million Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neuro technologies program to map the brain over ten years. It promotes a nonprescription memory formula, hailed by doctors, with testimonials and a free 30 day offer via 1-800-581-8824.
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