U.S. shutdown in third day; Obama tells Congress: 'End this farce'

The U.S. government shutdown prompted growing concern of wider economic consequences when it stretched into a third day on Thursday, and President Barack Obama challenged Republicans to "end this farce" by calling a straight vote on a spending bill.

Both sides in the standoff, triggered by Republican efforts to halt Obama's healthcare reforms, appeared entrenched .... http://wakeupfromyourslumber.com