government shutdown
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EPA nominee Andrew Wheeler wasn’t ready for the Senate’s questions on climate change
He blamed the shutdown for his lack of preparation.
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North Carolina to Trump: End the shutdown so we can use our hurricane aid
North Carolina needs to repair flood damage from Hurricanes Florence and Matthew.
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The shutdown shows just how vital government scientists are
As federal scientists sit at home, the many industries that rely on them are already beginning to feel their absence.
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The government is shut down, but oil development is (mostly) open for business
Oil projects aren't immune to the burden of a government shutdown, but they seem to be faring better than just about everything else.
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States are out of money to keep national parks safe during shutdown
In some national parks, volunteers and non-profits are taking on trash duty during the shutdown.
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Here’s how the government shutdown hurts disaster recovery
Among the Americans affected by the partial shutdown are disaster survivors -- and the federal workers and lawmakers working to help them recover.