Have you noticed an increase in robocalls? You can thank the government shutdown. With no one monitoring the Do Not Call registry, telemarketers are having a field day.
A group of 4th graders in New Hampshire took a field trip to the state legislature because they wanted to make the red-tailed hawk the state raptor (bird of prey). What was expected to be a fun-filled trip that would allow kids to learn how government works turned into an absolute nightmare!
The finger-pointing continues unabated in Washington as The Obama administration and Congress continue to squabble over how to continue funding the United States government. The question most people have is, "How will a government shutdown affect me and my family?" Here are some answers.
How does the state of New York spend our money? Good question. Now, thanks to a bill passed by the state Senate, we may be able to find out easily, and even chime in with our ideas.