Fewer taxpayer calls are being answered and wait times are longer, a new report finds. Source: NYT > Business
DealBook Briefing: Brace for Another Government Shutdown
Bipartisan negotiations to forge a border security deal broke down yesterday, potentially setting up the federal government for another shutdown. Source: NYT > Business
With Interest: The Week in Business: Let the Apple vs. Facebook Battle Begin, and China Goes Soybean Shopping
Also, the Fed makes a surprising announcement, and the true cost of the government shutdown. Source: NYT > Business
Why This Jobs Report Will Be a Mess
The lengthy government shutdown will make the Labor Department’s employment data for January hard to interpret. Source: NYT > Business