No clear path out of the shutdown as White House warns firings could be �in the thousands�
�� Shutdown, day 2:�The federal government remains�shut down�after a deadlocked Congress failed to reach a funding deal. Republicans and Democrats are at odds over enhanced Obamacare subsidies.
�� How long will it last?�The shutdown is likely to�extend into next week. Senate Democrats are expected to block a GOP-backed short-term funding bill again when they vote tomorrow, and the Senate is not expected to be in session this weekend.
�� Who�s impacted? The White House � which has said shutdown-related�layoffs of federal workers are �imminent� � now says the firings are��likely going to be in the thousands.��Agencies and activities deemed essential are still open.
