Analysis: Can this broken government be fixed?

USA TODAY: up-to-date coverage of U.S. and international news, weather, entertainment, finance, and more. Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser October 02 October 02     FOLLOW US      NEWS SPORTS LIFE MONEY TECH TRAVEL OPINION WEATHER USATODAY.COM   NEWS   politics   5 things to know about the government shutdown today     The first government shutdown in 17 years enters Day 2 with no legislative fix in sight.     Read Story     business           Shutdown may idle non-federal workers next week Federal government's partial closure will start hitting private-sector workers next week.     politics           GOP piecemeal plan to mitigate shutdown fails in House Congressional Republicans failed to move forward with a piecemeal plan for the shutdown.     politics           Obama shortens Asia trip because of shutdown President Obama cancels plans to travel to Malaysia and the Philippines.     politics           News analysis: Can this government be saved? There's no question that the federal system is broken. But can it be fixed?   Advertisement   world           Venezuelan diplomats expelled by U.S. in retaliation Venezuelan president accused U.S. of conspiring with right to destabilize.     nation           Calif. Gov. Brown signs anti-revenge porn bill Bill makes it a misdemeanor to post identifiable nude photos without person's permission.     mlb           Pirates cruise past Reds in playoff return The Pirates advance to the NL Division Series to play the Cardinals.     columnist           New Amazon Kindle Fire HDX review: It's hot stuff Download subscription videos, call for Mayday help, 'X-Ray' media for more detail.     nation           Man wades into Fla. river, dies of flesh-eating bacteria Warm, salty water harbors organism that can kill.     The Day In Pictures Gallery A sign informs people that the Statue of Liberty is closed due to a partial federal government shutdown at Battery Park in New York.     Popular Stories John Boehner: Obama owns this shutdown now 'NCIS' says farewell to Ziva Supporters rally around biker hurt in NYC dustup     SPONSORED LINKS   To forward this e-mail to a friend, click here You are currently subscribed to this newsletter with the address: hassan.raza.khan644.brightlight644@blogger.com. To UNSUBSCRIBE, please click here. Manage Subscriptions | Help | Advertise | Home Delivery Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights © 2013 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Co. Inc. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108