So this is interesting. And confusing. On behalf of his party, Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-IN) offered an explanation to the Washington Examiner that sums up the entire GOP shutdown stand in one, pretty little packaged quote. “We’re not going to be disrespected. We have to get something out of this. And I don’t know what […]

The following things are still very much in play during a government shutdown. Don't say we didn't warn you...

A picture is worth a thousand words. In the case of photographs taken of the government shutdown, this old adage is true. But what’s even more evident is that we’re in big trouble if this thing doesn’t end soon. Take a look at these photographs that capture the closures, protests and real world effects of […]

It’s only day two of the government shutdown and Americans across the nation are already feeling the effects. But it looks like we better buckle down and get used to it, because congressional Republicans show no signs of backing down and the political fight on Capitol Hill isn’t going anywhere…any time soon. Even attempts to reopen […]

Oh, you didn’t hear? The federal government has shut down and 800,000 government workers are without pay. How did this happen? Well…children aren’t the only ones who act like children these days – government officials do too. But seriously? The government? There are SO many things that should have shut down before the government. It’s […]

In the final hours of the government shutdown debate last night on the House floor, Speaker John Boehner took a shot at President Obama, impersonating him. On Monday evening, President Obama stated in a press conference that he will not be having any conversations that tie the implementation of Obamacare to the annual budget. POTUS made it […]

As parts of the federal government shut down, Obamacare is finally here. Americans are about to get their first hint of whether Obamacare will work for the 48 million people who lack health insurance and the millions more who buy coverage on their own. Beginning today and going through March 31, consumers will be able to use a new […]

Parts of the federal government shut down at 12:01AM, as Congress failed to agree on a spending bill...