Again today they did jack diddley in Congress today… BO and Reid are staying on their no negotiation stance, and the healthcare signup continues to be a cesspool of suck and fail.  It DOES seem those few who have gotten in are ‘shocked’, shocked I say, at the cost of the premiums…

And there are additional hits to the military-  Cut of ALL AFRTS channels other than the AFN news feed.  No sports, no other programming…

Normandie Cemetary in France is padlocked and closed… On orders from the administration.

The WWII Memorial and others now have the barricades wired together to prevent access.

The administration tried to shut down Mt. Vernon, even though it’s PRIVATELY owned. They claim the parking lots were federal and blocked off the bus turnaround, and parking lots/spots including one spot the THREE parking spaces.

The U.S. military has furloughed as many as 50 Catholic chaplains due to the partial suspension of government services, banning them from celebrating weekend Mass. At least one chaplain was told that if he engaged in any ministry activity, he would be subjected to disciplinary action.

The Archdiocese for the Military Services tells me the military installations impacted are served by non-active-duty priests who were hired as government contractors. As a result of a shortage of active duty Catholic chaplains, the government hires contract priests.

Article HERE.

And Proud Hillbilly has one I missed HERE.

In the ‘reaction’ department, Sam’s Clubs nationwide are opening their doors to military personnel without having to buy a membership for the duration of the closure!

If you live near a Sam’s Club and are in the market for bulk groceries, this could be your lucky day. According to Sam’s Club officials all military members will be allowed to shop in the members-only warehouse store for free until the government shutdown ends and the commissaries reopen.

“In appreciation for the service that military personnel provide our members and communities, Sam’s Club locations near military bases will waive membership requirements for military personnel, retirees and their families so they may continue saving on everyday goods and groceries,” club officials said in a statement.

Article HERE.

(h/t Craig)

And in the same ol’ category…

ANAHEIM HILLS (CBSLA.com) — A high school principal has apologized for forcing a 16-year-old student to remove her National Rifle Association shirt last month.

Haley Bullwinkle, a sophomore at Canyon High School said she was asked to change or face suspension because her T-shirt, which featured a buck, an American flag, and a hunter’s silhouette, violated the school’s dress code and promoted gun violence.

Article HERE.