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It's Not The First Time Brinksmanship Closed The Government

By: Brian Naylor
October 4, 2013
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Day four of the government shutdown brings no signs of any progress in resolving the stalemate between Republicans and Democrats. It may be some small solace to know that this is by no means the first time the government has been largely closed because of disputes between Congress and the White House. In fact, by some accounts this is the 17th time that an impasse has shuttered federal agencies.

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Sandwich Monday: The Limited Edition Candy Corn Oreo

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Sandwich Monday: The Limited Edition Candy Corn Oreo

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Has The US Forgotten Egypt?

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