Here is some stuff in the news today! (Today's shutdown thread is here.)
Default News: The President Who Totes Won't Negotiate has signaled he would agree to a short-term debt increase to avoid default, instead of the long-term increase on the federal borrowing cap that he (and every other person with a shred of sense) wants. This isn't even a good idea, frankly, because it just kicks the can down the road, but here is further evidence that it is not President Obama who isn't willing to negotiate. Meanwhile, Republicans remained firm that they will not compromise, and are willing to cause a possible economic catastrophe in order to try to stop this administration from helping millions of uninsured USians.
Breaking News: It's hard to save for retirement when you don't have any spare cash.
US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia continues to be a delight. By which I mean: A terrible, mean bigot.
Meet your new $100 bill!
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says she has not made up her mind about running for the presidency: "I want to think seriously about it; I probably won't begin thinking about it until sometime next year." Chances this will stop the media from talking about her like she's definitely running for president? 0%. I'm rounding up.
Dogs are people, too. Sort of.
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