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US shutdown: No end in sight
President Barack Obama has spoken with congressional leaders for the first time since a government shutdown began, but there were no signs of an end to the impasse.
Obama hits out at 'ideological crusade'
President Barack Obama has accused Republicans of shutting down the Government over an "ideological crusade" to deny affordable health insurance to millions of Americans.
Turning the tap off - what now?
As dawn broke over Washington yesterday, hours after Congress decided to shut down the US government for the first time in 17 years.
US govt shutdown: Both sides dig in
National monuments are barricaded, war cemeteries in Europe closed, 800,000 workers at home with no pay - and the US shutdown has no end in sight.
Signs of a shutdown
Across the US national parks and memorial buildings are closed due to a shutdown of the government.
Boehner's reputation on the line
Republican Speaker John Boehner faced a choice between two unappetising gambles on Monday night. He chose the grimmer of the two.