BET Wire: Final Shutdown Edition (For Now)

Plus, Cory Booker wins New Jersey Senate race.

In Case You Missed It - Republicans leave President Obama scratching his head; Ben Carson kind of blames the spread of measles on immigrants; one lawmaker thinks it's OK if your food service worker doesn't wash his hands after a bathroom break — and more. — Joyce Jones (@BETpolitichick)
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A Change of Heart - The Houston Chronicle editorial board in a piece titled "Why we miss Kay Bailey Hutchinson," expressed remorse for its endorsement of Sen. Ted Cruz over the incumbent senator in their race last year. "Cruz has been part of the problem in specific situations where Hutchison would have been part of the solution,” the board wrote.   (Photos from left: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images, Brandon Wade/Getty Images)No Respect - Michael Ashmore of Hooks, Texas, protests the government shutdown in front of the White House holding the Marine Corps flag in one hand and a Confederate flag in the other.   (Photo: REUTERS/Joshua Roberts)

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In Case You Missed It - Senate leaders Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell made a bipartisan deal to reopen government and avert financial disaster; Americans disapprove of Republicans', Democrats' and President Obama's handling of budget negotiations – and more. – By Joyce Jones (Photo: BET)

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