First Take: With eyes wide open, a government shutdown

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 01 October 01     FOLLOW US      NEWS SPORTS LIFE MONEY TECH TRAVEL OPINION WEATHER USATODAY.COM   NEWS   politics   First Take: Nobody blinked, so eyes wide open over cliff     First Take: Nobody blinked. With eyes wide open, a government shutdown.     Read Story   Advertisement   politics           Shutdown stalemate: Where things stand today A quick look at the government shutdown and the impasse over the budget and health care law.     politics           Government shuts down after Congress fails to pass spending bill The first shutdown in nearly two decades follows jockeying over funding the Affordable Care Act.     nation           HHS puts final touches on exchange sites before launch Health Department prepares for the launch of its health care exchanges.     markets           Wall Street stock futures shrug off shutdown Wall Street is so far refusing to be rattled by a partial shutdown of the government.   Advertisement   nation           NYPD investigates dust up between SUV, motorcyclists NYPD is investigating an alleged altercation between an SUV and a pack of motorcycles.     nation           Security clearances: Holes in the system? Two high-profile failures raise troubling questions about background checks.     experience           Is a 'guaranteed' cruise cabin a good deal? 'Guarantee' fares creep up in promotions or when a particular cabin category is sold out.     nfl           Saints & Dolphins both strive for 4-0 Brees looks to extend eight-game MNF win streak.     people           Fan favorite exits 'Dancing With the Stars' What happened to Bill Nye, the injured Science Guy?     The Day In Pictures Gallery Authorities inspect the wreckage of two Chicago Transit Authority trains after a collison in Forest Park, Ill. Thirty-three people were injured when a westbound train stopped at the CTA Blue Line Harlem station and was struck by an eastbound train on     Popular Stories 66 questions and answers about the government shutdown Government shuts down after Congress fails to pass spending bill What's shut down and what's open?     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