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What Does the Shutdown Crisis in DC Mean to the Rest of America?
The government shutdown is perilous in many ways—but the immediate impacts are concentrated on some people, in some places, rather than others--at least for the moment.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenThe government shutdown is perilous in many ways—but the immediate impacts are concentrated on some people, in some places, rather than others—at least for the moment. Which Americans are really paying attention? Also, we'll discuss how President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner each plan on "winning" the government shutdown, and we'll hear why there's so much money in bull riding.
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3 storiesBoehner, Obama and Who’s “Winning” the Shutdown
President Obama has now cancelled his upcoming trip to Asia to deal with the government shutdown. But Republicans continue to attack him for refusing to negotiate. House Speaker John Boehner seized on a quote attributed to a “senior administration official” to say the President’s not really serious. Manu Raju is a senior Congressional…
Read the story8 minDoes the Government Shutdown Matter Outside the Beltway?
The government shutdown is having ripple effects beyond the furloughing of hundreds of thousands of federal workers. The CDC has delayed this year’s flu program; food-safety operations have been curtailed; so have some Head Start programs . Direct benefits to veterans and the disabled could be disrupted.
Read the story35 minThe World of Professional Bull Riding
The Professional Bull Riders Association was formed in 1994, and 10 or 15 founding fathers each contributed one thousand dollars. When they sold out 4 years ago, each one made more than 4 million. Luke Snyder is a professional bull rider. He holds the record for the longest streak of competing in consecutive events: from 2001 ‘til 2010.
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