BET Wire: Will Republicans Shut Down the Government Over Obamacare?
GOP and most Americans hate Obamacare.
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In Case You Missed It - In Case You Missed It: Congressional Republicans are threatening a government shutdown if the Affordable Care Act isn't de-funded; House GOP lawmakers unveil their own health care legislation; SNAP is on the chopping block — again; and more. — Joyce Jones
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Shutdown Showdown - The federal government may shut down in two weeks if the House Republicans' demand that Obamacare be de-funded in exchange for a government spending bill is not met. The president and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid have dismissed such a deal, leaving lawmakers at an impasse before another critical deadline — raising the nation's debt ceiling.(Photo: UPI/Mike Theiler/LANDOV)
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On the Same Page - Congress and a majority of Americans agree on one thing: They all disapprove of the Affordable Care Act. According to a new NBC/Wall Street Journal poll, 41 percent of respondents said the law is a bad idea, compared to 31 percent who think it's a good idea. A USA Today/Pew Research poll had a 53 percent disapproval rate.(Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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Let Us Pray - The White House announced that President Obama will attend a memorial service for the victims of the Washington Navy Yard shootings on Sunday. "The president will want to mourn the loss of these innocent victims and share in the nation's pain in the aftermath of another senseless mass shooting," White House spokesman Jay Carney said.(Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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Come Dine With Me - Obama will be the keynote speaker at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Phoenix Awards Dinner. The evening's theme will be "Spirit of 1963," which is kind of ironic. The last time he spoke at the event Obama rustled feathers after he told the audience to stop complaining, take off their slippers and march with him.(Photo: Chris Kleponis-Pool/Getty Images)
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Thompson Bows Out - New York City Bill Thompson mayoral candidate conceded the primary race to Bill de Blasio. African-American voters were divided in their support for Thompson, the only Black candidate in the race, and de Blasio, who is married to an African-American woman.(Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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Joining Forces - Illinois Rep. Robin Kelly brought 11 parents from her Chicago district whose children were victims of gun violence to lobby lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Sept. 17. They were joined by leaders of advocacy groups and the Newtown Action Alliance. "Together we will show Congress that every life lost in gun violence is a tragedy regardless of ZIP code," Kelly said.(Photo: Douglas Graham/CQ Roll Call)
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Repeal and Replace - The Republican Study Committee has rolled out a health care bill called the American Health Care Act. The legislation was unveiled two days after the president blasted Republicans for constantly calling for the repeal of the Affordable Care Act without offering a replacement. (Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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Paul Slams Mandatory Minimum Sentencing - Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul is calling for an end to mandatory minimum sentencing, which he says disproportionately harms minorities. "It is wrong and it needs to change," the likely 2016 presidential contender said, likening the policy to Jim Crow laws.(Photo: T.J. Kirkpatrick/Getty Images)
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Snip SNAP - House Republicans have proposed a $39 billion cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program over the next decade. It is the second time the GOP has tried to cut the food stamps benefit used by more than 47 million people in the latest count taken in June. The White House has threatened to veto such legislation, which would leave 4 million people scrambling for an alternative. (Photo: Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call/Getty Images)
