The Government Is Shut Down, but the Marketplace Is Open

Here's What's Happening Here at the White House           DAILY SNAPSHOT Tuesday, October 1, 2013             Watch Live Today, at 12:25 p.m. ET, President Obama will deliver a statement from the Rose Garden. Watch the President's statement here.       Featured The Government Is Shut Down, but the Marketplace Is Open The federal government is currently shut down, but as of today, HealthCare.gov is open for business. Visit to compare plans and sign up for health insurance right now. Learn more about the government shutdown here. Get covered at HealthCare.gov.     Top Stories Here's How a Government Shutdown Hurts the American People Americans across the country won’t be allowed to show up for work. Paychecks could be delayed, meaning some folks will have to cut back on groceries or maybe not even pay a few bills. Businesses will have fewer customers. Veterans won't get services they rely on -- and it will put benefits for seniors at risk. READ MORE President Obama: Congress Needs to Keep Our Government Open Yesterday afternoon, President Obama delivered remarks from the White House Press Briefing Room about what a shutdown would mean for the country. READ MORE President Obama Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Yesterday, President Obama held a bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, commending the Prime Minister for entering into good-faith negotiations with the Palestinian Authority with the goal of two states living side-by-side in peace and security. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 11:00 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 12:00 PM: The President meets with Americans who will benefit from the Affordable Care Act 12:25 PM: The President delivers a statement WATCH LIVE 1:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney WATCH LIVE Facebook    Twitter   |   More Ways to Engage Did Someone Forward This to You? Sign Up for Email Updates This email was sent to e0nstar1.blog@gmail.com Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111