The ripple effect stemming from the government shutdown has begun as companies who rely on government contracts are starting furloughs of their own. Meanwhile, on the first day of the shutdown the Corporation for Public Broadcasting received $445m in government funds, because Burt & Ernie are beyond the pail. But hey, at least we don’t live in Spain.
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-> Government Standoff Starts To Hit Business In Wallet
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-> Sticky Fingers Add $10b to Spanish Debt
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