Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Gov't shutdown compels Obama to shorten Asia trip

U.S. President Barack Obama addresses nation regarding government shutdown in the Rose Garden of the White House. PHOTO/Getty Images

U.S. President Barack Obama has canceled two stops on his long-planned trip to Asia because of the partial government shutdown, the White House announced Wednesday.

Obama is scheduled to leave Saturday night for what was originally a four-nation tour. The White House said Obama will still travel to Indonesia and Brunei, but is calling off the final two

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