Last night a partial government shutdown went into effect over the dispute over President Obama's healthcare law. Over 800,000 people are temporarily out of work. All non-essential federal programs and services are on hold. It's not a laughing matter...well, except for these five tweets.
Someone please explain to me the government shutdown, its causes, and effects. In 140 characters or less.— Jim Tews (@jimtews) October 1, 2013
ENJOY GTA V, CONGRESS! #governmentshutdown— Official Comedy (@OfficialComedy) October 1, 2013
This government shutdown is going to make a great episode of the Newsroom in 3 years— Mike Lawrence (@TheMikeLawrence) October 1, 2013
Before the government #shutdown, I hope someone remembers to water Orrin Hatch.— Chris Regan (@ChrisRRegan) October 1, 2013
Does the #governmentshutdown mean the guy who paints Boehner's skin orange is out of work? Because that's not cool! Not cool at all!— Rory Albanese (@RoryAlbanese) October 1, 2013
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