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With the federal government now officially shut down, the House of Representatives has a lot of time on its hands.

Democrats have said they allowed the government to shut down in an attempt to negotiate to save healthcare benefits for lower-income Americans.

Owners of small and independent petrol stations in Siberia have told Russian media they have had to shut down due to ongoing issues with fuel supply.

Forest Service will shut down activities on more than 193 million acres of land across 46 states, including at least 154 national forests, according to the agency’s most recent contingency plan, published in September.

The federal government shut down for the first time in six years late Tuesday, requiring federal agencies to stop all nonessential work.