The administrator of a federal fisheries office says the government is behind schedule on actions related to oceans management because of the long shutdown.
Those political leaders who have declared their states and cities are sanctuaries for illegal aliens have a political motivation to act in this manner.
According to a new study conducted by an SMAST professor, an estimated 300 jobs have been lost due to NOAA's decision to shut down groundfishing in Sector IX.
Officials at the Pilgrim nuclear power plant in Plymouth say the facility was forced to shut down during the blizzard but there was no danger to the public.
House Speaker John Boehner says the nation is facing a budget emergency and the Senate, like the House, should be in session to help avert a government shutdown.
The White House and congressional Democrats say House approval of a delay in President Barack Obama's health care law does nothing but push the government closer to a partial shutdown in less than 48 hours.