‘We are at risk’: Governors, local officials call for shutdown end

Politico.com - For more and to sign up click here The National Governors Association and other local governmental organizations urged congressional leaders to end the government shutdown Friday, writing in a letter that the shutdown is placing undue stress on state resources — and must be settled “swiftly.” Addressing Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Mike…