CBO director says the US debt situation is dire

Snippet of Article: "...Democrats remain at an impasse over raising the debt ceiling. "The CBO made it clear that the level of growth necessary to balance the budget without cutting spending is impossible," a GOP aide told Fox News Digital. They said Swagel told the lawmakers, "We cannot grow ourselves out of this."..."

Source: www.foxnews.com

Debt ceiling vs Democrat Negligent Spending,

Prediction: Government Shutdown Will Be Averted

Article Title: Sen. Rob Portman predicts government shutdown will be averted

Snippet of Article: "...He said he is optimistic that the House and Senate will be able to reach a spending compromise in time to avoid a government shutdown on Oct. 1. "I think we will pass something," Portman said...."

Source: www.cleveland.com Government Shutdown 2013

Will Federal Workers get paid?

Article Title: The priority list: Who will get paid if government defaults?

Snippet of Article: "...Likely losers: federal workers in jobs deemed non-essential, private contractors and state and local governments. ..."

Source: www.siliconvalley.com