government shutdown

Democrats enjoy sun and fun while workers go unpaid.

The Democrats could force a government shutdown.

Democrats blink to end budget shutdown after three days.

BOSTON (AP) _ The partial federal government shutdown isn't knocking ``Old Ironsides'' out of commission. Officials say The USS Constitution, the world's oldest commissioned warship, will remain open to tourists during the shutdown at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston...

The House has given sweeping bipartisan approval to a budget bill backed by both President Barack Obama, his Democratic allies and a big majority of the chamber's Republicans.       The 332-94 vote sends the measure to the Senate, where Republicans are more skeptical. But...

It may have taken more than two weeks, but the government finally looks set to reopen. At least until early 2014, that is.

One Republican senator says he's more optimistic now that he has been in the past two weeks.       Mike Johanns of Nebraska spoke after a two-hour meeting between Senate Republicans and President Barack Obama at the White House. He's predicting that in the next few days, a plan put forward by House Republicans ``will kind of morph into a Senate plan...

Massachusetts' all-Democratic U.S. House delegation is calling on Republican Speaker John Boehner to allow a vote on a resolution to end the government shutdown.

Millions of low-income Americans could face delays in receiving help paying their heating bills and monthly rent if the federal government shutdown lingers several more weeks.       That's according to local agencies and state officials who administer the programs...

A new poll says Americans are holding Republicans primarily responsible for the partial government shutdown.