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U.S. troops arrive at the site of a suicide attack in Maidan Shar, the capital of Wardak province in Afghanistan, on September 8, 2013.

National security could be another victim of the shutdown

US military operations around the world - including the covert drone program - are continuing for now, untouched by the shutdown. But the nation's top intelligence official warns the crisis "seriously damages our ability to protect the safety and security of this nation."

National security could be another victim of the shutdown

What Would Restore Your Faith in the American Economy?

What Would Restore Your Faith in the American Economy?

Sequestration Could Put Nearly One Million Defense Employees on Furlough

Sequestration Could Put Nearly One Million Defense Employees on Furlough
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Congress reaches FAA deal, easing pain on thousands of furloughed workers

Congress reaches FAA deal, easing pain on thousands of furloughed workers

Furloughed FAA workers demand Congress pass authorization bill

Furloughed FAA workers demand Congress pass authorization bill

FAA stalemate costing US government millions

The federal government is losing nearly $30 million in uncollected airline ticket taxes every day due to FAA shutdown.

FAA stalemate costing US government millions

What Does an FAA Shutdown Mean for You?

What Does an FAA Shutdown Mean for You?

The Politics Behind the F.A.A Shutdown

The Politics Behind the F.A.A Shutdown

Failed negotiations cause FAA shutdown

The federal government is loosing $200 million per week, as the FAA shutdown makes it unable to collect taxes on airline tickets.

Failed negotiations cause FAA shutdown

Rep. John Mica on the Politics Behind the FAA Shutdown

Rep. John Mica on the Politics Behind the FAA Shutdown
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US government faces shutdown

If the US government shuts down, about 800,000 federal workers (out of 4.4 million) would be furloughed. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Susan Johnson, the president of AFSA, about the possible impact of the shutdown on foreign service workers.

US government faces shutdown

The Economic Impact of a Government Shutdown

The Economic Impact of a Government Shutdown

Shutdown: Which Federal Workers Are 'Essential'?

Shutdown: Which Federal Workers Are 'Essential'?
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Pay cuts becoming common

Many companies have replaced furloughs by pay cuts, and many fear those pay cuts could potentially lead the United States into a period of deflation. We discuss this with Wall Street and finance reporter for The New York Times, Louise Story.

Pay cuts becoming common
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Furloughs Increase as Companies Cut Costs

To cut costs, more employers are implementing furloughs, mandatory leaves from work. The Takeaway is joined by personal finance expert Beth Kobliner, recently furloughed web designer Jason Ramirez, and furloughed flight attendant Tim Kirkwood.

Furloughs Increase as Companies Cut Costs