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The US didn't face a default, but the the crisis still carries a cost to the economy and beyond. Here are the numbers on what the shutdown cost the economy

Michael McKee examines the economic cost of the U.S. government shutdown and tells you how much the U.S. Government Shutdown Costs.

Bloomberg Television's "Lunch Money" Host Adam Johnson reports on U.S. government spending and takes a look at who owns American debt.

House Speaker John Boehner on his frustration at the lack of negotiation to end the shutdown of the United States government: This Isn't Some Damn Game

The Laws of the Debt Ceiling: A look at the looming U.S. debt ceiling, what the law states, and what Obama and the Treasury can do to prevent default.

U.S. securities regulators announced they have awarded an insane $14 million whistleblower incentive to a whistleblower who helped with an investigation.

Male Labor Force Participation: In today's "Single Best Chart," Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu displays the drop off in employment for American males age 25-54.

What's Bernanke's Forecast for U.S. Economy? Examining the main economic data watched by the Fed in its criteria for determining changes in monetary policy

Biggest Security Leak: Bloomberg Contributing Editor Richard Falkenrath discusses the government's confirmation on Prism.

Tea Party Targeted by IRS: Who Was Responsible? Cook reports on the admission by the IRS who singled out conservative groups based on political stances