What to watch for: Monday, 30 September 2013

Record-breaking storms are slamming the northwest. Over 8 inches of rain measured in multiple locations in Washington and Oregon. Last-minute attempts to avert a US government shutdown are likely to fail. Keep it tuned to CSPAN - The House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to fund the government that included a year-long delay of Obamacare and a permanent repeal on the medical device tax. - The Senate is expected to amend the bill today by stripping those two provisions and send it back to the House.

Syria's Foreign Minister talks to the United Nations

The Department of Justice is going to sue North Carolina over voter restrictions, including ID requirements, registration restrictions, ballot counting.Stay tuned to: http://www.justice.gov/

Isreali Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President Obama, Vice President Biden, and Secretary of State Kerry in Washington. Expect Iran to be a key topic of conversation.

Trial resumes over 2010 oil spill as judge seeks to determine how much oil spewed into Gulf.

Aurora Theater shooting suspect James Holmes is in court to debate the role of his mental health records

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