US government shuts down

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), based in Washington DC, retained almost 5,400 of its 12,000 employees, largely to support the essential work of the National Weather Service. Most of its scientists were put on leave, with …
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Families urge stronger restrictions on painkillers

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Tish Wells/McClatchy. Annette Hanlin-Conney of Frederick Md protests at a Fed-Up! rally near the Capitol in Washington D.C. … His mother and fiancee rallied along with more than 500 people Tuesday in a park near the Capitol to call for action against …
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WWII vets storm closed memorial as GOP congressman reportedly distracts cops

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The Honor Flight program pays for veterans to travel to D.C. to the memorials. The veterans' decision to ignore the closings quickly got the attention of Capitol Hill lawmakers. “I know that today we have Honor Flight veterans flying into Washington to …
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