Deadlocked Congress brings U.S. government to edge of shutdown

The U.S. Congress, still in partisan deadlock on Monday over Republican efforts to halt President Barack Obama's healthcare reforms, was on the verge of shutting down most of the U.S. government starting on Tuesday morning....

The Longest Sentence in History, easy game we just try to make the longest sentence ever!!

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After becoming unexpectibly disabled four years ago and no chance of preparing for the future i have occured a lot of debt both past & present. 3 credit cards & a catalogue.On one card I was paying a smaller amount but recently they have past me onto cougar financial so getting very worried....

I have started 2 ePetitions against the Government and would like to let everyone here know about them.

The first one is about the Governments lies that it tells us when they quote their 'Manifesto' with all the promises they they will cut taxes and improve services and blah blah blah......

Here for a bit of advice where or what to do next; long story short, ordered and paid for 3 pieces of new lounge furniture on 14th January, website stated 14 days delivery. 10 days later 2 pieces of furniture delivered and we were delighted, just what we wanted, all that was outstanding was the matching...

'Put Disabled Kids Down' Councillor

This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on 28th February 2013 10:37.

*After initially refusing to resign over controversial comments made at an equalities event, Collin Brewer steps down.* A councillor has resigned...

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A few users will be aware of a mass purchase by Marlin of some old Egg accounts that were sold onto Barclaycard.

I've started my own thread to keep track more easily and will update as and when.

Fortunately the balance on this one is relatively low (under £900) and I did...

My 131/2 year old has been off colour for the last week. My lovely mobile vet came and examined him, took him for a scan and then did blood tests.
He has liver cancer, nothing can be done, just keep him comfortable and happy.

Two weeks ago he did an hour long walk up hills, through...

Ruth Anim has learning difficulties, a heart problem and epilepsy. A work capability test by Atos said she should prepare for a jobm needs constant one-to-one care, has no concept of danger and attends life skills...

It's been a while since i posted on here since my result with another debt, but i have recently received a letter from Cabot Financial regarding a debt i have with a Halifax Credit Card. Previously, the account was managed by Blair Oliver & Scott, and has now been purchased by Cabot.
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I am so cross with myself for having had to rely on the reserve, because the fees make it difficult to manage without using it
Really need a windfall, now!

I've been having PC probs since yesterday
(On the XP PRO drive)
Started with lagging when typing into text areas, then on desktop if I clicked one icon the others in the row were rapidly highlighting in sequence. Hmmm.
I changed the batteries on my wireless mouse & kbd and...

Just wanted to share my really bad expierence with Currys.

couple of weeks ago i treated myself to a samsung 40 inch full hd 3d tv from currys.

this model was end of the line so my local shop was the only one with 1 left.

I had it for 11 days, when it developed...

Hi again, as the above title says on Experian and on the same date these 2 searches!

(1) Authentication check/enquiry

(2) Identification Generic Check

What can be the difference in these 2 checks, both done on the same day?

The DWP has begun telephoning claimants whose employment and support allowance (ESA) is due to end because of the time-limiting of contribution-based ESA for claimants in the work-related activity group (WRAG). Payments will cease for some claimants from 30 April 2012.

Claimants are...