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The Government Shutdown: How Long Will It Last?
The government shut down won't have any effect on the first day of enrollment for the Affordable Care Act.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenThe government shut down won't have any effect on the first day of enrollment for the Affordable Care Act. We hear about the available options for the currently uninsured, why they'll be different from state to state and what early issues have arisen already.
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2 storiesPresident Obama Addresses Shutdown
After a week of failing to call Congressional leaders, President Obama did contact the four leaders of both parties in the Senate and Congress last night. But this morning, he showed no sign of giving in. So, in Washington, the political stalemate goes on while, around the country, so-called "nonessential" government services are out of business.
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President Obama said today that the government shutdown will have no effect on the Affordable Care Act and, as scheduled, this is the first day of official enrollment for the currently uninsured. How today is different from yesterday for the currently uninsured.
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