Today's Situation Room:
Wolf Blitzer delivers the most important breaking news and political, international, and national security stories of the day. Tune to The Situation Room weekdays 5-7pm ET on CNN.
Jay Carney "optimistic" there will not be a government shutdown
Wolf Blitzer asks the White House Press Secretary about the impending government shutdown and whether Pres. Obama will compromise.
Government shutdown gives us déjà vu
What do Monica Lewinsky and a government shutdown have in common? CNN's Jeanne Moos compares 2013 to 1995.
Obamacare and you: Insurance exchanges open tomorrow
At midnight, the federal government may shut down, but 12:01am also marks the start of something new: Insurance exchanges under the Affordable Care Act begin. CNN's Tom Foreman explains the different Obamacare exchanges and how parts of the health care plan apply to everyone.
Ted Cruz: I want to keep government running
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz responds to the potential government shutdown by suggesting specific funding proposals.
Moderate House GOP making new plan
News that broke in The Situation Room: CNN's Dana Bash reports that as the clock ticked down to a shutdown, some moderate Republicans are beginning an effort to fund the government with no strings attached.
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