The fiscal paralysis in the US is coming to an end – A bill to lift the shutdown is passed
Republicans hold the majority in the House and despite stated opposition from Democrats, the bill is expected to pass
US debt soared to $38 trillion amid government shutdown
Congressional Joint Economic Committee estimates that the national debt is growing by $69,713 every second - Concerns about inflation and interest
1,400 employees of the US nuclear weapons agency suspended due to shutdown
It's the first time since its creation in 2000 that the agency has laid off workers - "We have no choice this time," says spokesman