US federal gov't shutdown averted

Democrats had wanted to cut billions less: they assented to the larger figure, and in return Republicans dropped a demand to take federal funds from the group Planned Parenthood, according to aides in both parties.

PHEW. Except I wonder what the Democrats agreed to cut.

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Things I have that I did not have this morning: CAR. Also, JEWELRY COMMISSION. 2001 Toyota Camry four-door, bright white, not sure what her name is yet but probably either a moon goddess or a goddess of travelers. Also, Mary Winchester's bracelet, the one that has a dozen charms on it and costs me fifty dollars to make and sells for a hundred. I am not sure which makes me more excite.

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Five hundred words a day is not a bad pace, provided you, you know, have forty days to write the damn thing.