Obama blames Boehner for 'reckless Republican shutdown' Obama Pins Government Shutdown on Boehner October 3, 2013 9:25 AM PDT President Barack Obama says House Speaker John Boehner is the only thing standing in the way of reopening the federal government. Obama is speaking at a small business just outside of Washington on the third day of the shutdown. Oct. 3 Government Shutdown: Stalemate Continues in Washington October 3, 2013 11:35 AM PDT The U.S. government has been shutdown for three days, and congressmen are no closer to agreeing on a budget. Eric Spillman reports from LAX for the KTLA Morning News on Thursday, Oct. 3. Ireland Baldwin Studies Politics During Government Shut-Down October 3, 2013 12:30 PM PDT The 17-year-old model and daughter of Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger might seem to have a life of luxury. But let's not forget she's also just a normal high schooler who does her homework just like any other kid her age. Obama blasts 'reckless Republican shutdown,' warns of debt-ceiling danger October 3, 2013 Cantor: Democrats Must Negotiate to End Shutdown October 3, 2013 8:25 AM PDT As the partial government shutdown entered its third day, House Republicans again called on President Barack Obama and Senate Democrats to 'sit down at the table' and work out differences over 'Obamacare.' Democrats insist that's a non-starter. Government Shutdown: Stalement Continues in Washington October 3, 2013 7:05 AM PDT No resolution seemed near as the government shutdown entered its third day. KTLA's Eric Spillman reports from LAX on Oct. 3, 2013. Anger, Frustration Continues Over Government Shutdown October 2, 2013 10:00 PM PDT How the Government Shutdown Could Affect Your Ability to Get a Mortgage October 2, 2013 11:35 PM PDT Federal employees protest government shutdown October 2, 2013 1:15 PM PDT Washington (AFP) - The Federal employees protest the government shutdown as Congress' inability to approve a budget has closed capital-area museum and monuments. Duration: 01:14 Local Workers Hurt By Fed Government Shutdown October 2, 2013 4:00 PM PDT October 2, 2013 1:58 PM PDT Film Industry Affected By Government Shutdown October 2, 2013 1:00 PM PDT By Christi Parsons October 3, 2013, 8:47 a.m. WASHINGTON -- President Obama on Thursday blamed House Speaker John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) for the government shutdown, warning of a possible economic recession if the political gridlock leads to a government default later this month. The only thing keeping the government closed is Boehner's refusal to call a vote on a budget unburdened by other measures, Obama said. "He doesn't want to anger the extremists in his party," he said. That's what this whole thing is about. ... My simple message today is: Call a vote. On the third day of the federal government shutdown, Obama's speech at a construction company in Rockville, Md., was filled with warnings about how it could affect the economy. With no real negotiations taking place with Republicans in Congress, Obama also warned of the exponentially worse effects to come if lawmakers don't act to raise the debt ceiling to pay government bills. The U.S. government is set to hit its limit for borrowing in mid-October and, if the ceiling isn't lifted, won't be able to pay its bills. A day after talks at the White House revealed no common ground with the president, Republicans turned their attention to passing piecemeal measures that would fund certain, more popular government services. White House officials say they aren't interested in those incremental steps. Instead, Obama aimed his message Thursday at assigning blame for what he called a "reckless Republican shutdown," and demanded a House vote immediately. "That way," he said, the "American people would be clear" who is for a shutdown and who opposes it.