Government shutdown in photos (76 images)

U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a statement in the Rose Garden in Washington after his meeting with Americans who will benefit from the opening of Health Insurance Marketplaces and being able to comparison shop for the health plans as a result of the Affordable Care Act on October 1, 2013. UPI/Yuri Gripas.

Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) speaks to the press after Congress failed to agree to a continuing resolution to fund the government, causing the first government shutdown in 17 years, in Washington, D.C. on October 1, 2013. Boehner was joined by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) (L), House Majority Whip Kevin MCCarthy (R-CA) and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA). UPI/Kevin Dietsch

A sign is seen on Capitol Hill as Congress works to pass a last minute budget bill to stop a government shutdown tomorrow, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on September 30, 2013. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) leaves the Senate floor as Congress works to pass a last minute budget bill to stop a government shutdown tomorrow, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on September 30, 2013. UPI/Kevin Dietsch