Father/Daughter Pick Up Litter in the Smokies During Shutdown – The Good News
If you're hiking, why the heck not?
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Volunteers Are Cleaning Up Michigan Parks During Govt Shutdown
The shutdown started at midnight on December 22nd and is entering its 15th day.
Michigan Store: Free Groceries to Coast Guard During Shutdown
They've done it by setting up an account, and members just have to show their military ID.
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Protesters Remove Barricades Around Landmarks, Dump In Front Of White House [VIDEO]
Things got pretty tense in Washington over the weekend, and I'm not talking about the ongoing debate between democrats and republicans.
Membership Fees Waived
The government shutdown is causing a financial burden to many government workers. Looks like one company is trying to help.
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Government Shutdown Begins To Threaten Mid-Michigan Food Safety [VIDEO]
I don't know if you're aware of this but the government shutdown furloughed workers in the Food and Drug Administration. That means food inspection.
How The Government Shutdown Affects You
The Federal Government closed last night after our brilliant elected officials were unable to come up with a compromise over Obamacare. Read more to find out what the shutdown means for you.