BET Wire: The Government Shutdown Edition

Federal government closes over divide on Obamacare.

In Case You Missed It - Capitol Hill lawmakers can't agree on a spending bill that doesn't weaken the Affordable Care Act so government shuts down; Obamacare is open for business; Americans strongly disapprove of Congress' actions; government workers are filing for unemployment – and more. – By Joyce Jones
Impasse - President Obama and congressional Republican and Democratic leaders made no progress during a 90-minute meeting to discuss the shutdown. House Speaker John Boehner says the president refuses to negotiate, while Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Democrats won't play "these little games focused on Obamacare."   (Photo:  Jonathan Ernst / Reuters)
/content/dam/betcom/images/2013/09/National-09-16-09-30/092713-national-white-house-government-shutdown-battle-fight-washington-dc.jpgOn the Bright Side - A Ku Klux Klan rally that was to be held at the Gettysburg National Military Park on Oct. 5 has been cancelled because of the federal government shutdown.   (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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In Case You Missed It - Capitol Hill lawmakers can't agree on a spending bill that doesn't weaken the Affordable Care Act so government shuts down; Obamacare is open for business; Americans strongly disapprove of Congress' actions; government workers are filing for unemployment – and more. – By Joyce Jones

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