41.   A look at the worst things to happen to Maine as a result of the government shutdown.

42.   A temporary spending law expires on Wednesday, creating the prospect of a third government shutdown.

43.   A wrap-of of where things stand regarding the federal government shutdown and the current status of ANWR.

44.   AFGE labor union releases a state-by-state breakdown of the effects of a government shutdown.

45.   After the first partial government shutdown in November, the parties agreed to a CR that kept the government working until just before Christmas.

46.   After the government shutdown the tide turned.

47.   After months of government shutdowns and reduced spending caps, the Clinton administration and Republican congressional leaders agreed on a final budget for the current fiscal year this spring.

48.   Agency officials could not be reached for comment Wednesday because of the federal government shutdown.

49.   Both parties have been slowly laying the groundwork to blame the other for a possible government shutdown that could result if they fail to resolve their differences.

50.   Budget talks collapsed yesterday after Republican leaders refused to approve spending necessary to end a partial government shutdown until President Bill Clinton signs a balanced budget agreement.