Deadline looms: Live blogging the debt crisis

J. Scott Applewhite / AP

The impact of the first government shutdown in 17 years was felt across America as offices were shuttered and workers were sent home after lawmakers failed to come to a deal.

The nation is just hours away from a crucial default deadline, and Washington remains muddled in a risky legislative process that has the world holding its collective breath.

Watch here for live updates, photos and videos throughout the day.

 

 

 

 

This story was originally published on Wed Oct 16, 2013 10:54 AM EDT

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