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Politics

Name the Shutdown

By Prince Of Petworth
Published October 1, 2013 at 9:00AM

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Photo by PoPville flickr user angela n.

“Dear PoPville,

We in DC create snazzy nicknames for all sorts of events in the area – Severe storms (or lack thereof) mixed with sequesters come to mind. Does PoPville have any nicknames for the looming shutdown?”

Free PoPville t-shirt if anyone comes up with one that sticks.

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Photo of Lincoln Memorial closing this morning by PoPville reader Alex


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