Well, it looks as though both parties have taken each other over the fiscal cliff and not signed through any spending plans for the US Government forcing it to send all non-essential personnel on unpaid leave.
Yet again, the sticking point was Obamacare as the tea-party rump in Congress have decided that if they can't wreck the bill, then they will make sure nothing happens.
From over here, it has hit the news, but I think most people are waiting to see how quickly they can get together to sort it out. Until then, its business as usual.
Overseas views from here:
The Guardian
The Telegraph
So, is anyone affected by it, anyone any ideas how long it will last and who do you think will blink first: Obama or COngress?