The Eight Government Programs Republicans, Democrats Cut in Deal to Avoid Shutdown
Which programs were so bad that both parties could set aside their differences and agree to slash? Eight projects, from election assistance grants to Even Start, got the ax—but many more must be cut, writes Eve Conant.
US President Barack Obama signs a Continuing Resolution, a stopgap measure passed by Congress to avert a government shutdown for two weeks. Credit: Jim Watson / Getty Images,JIM WATSON