Top Links: October 17

So happy to see all my non-essential friends again.

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Maddowblog

White House: Public will ‘likely never’ see recent economic data, despite shutdown’s end

Steve Benen

Maddowblog

One month later, Republicans still can’t avoid blame for the government shutdown

Steve Benen

— Chris Moody (@Chris_Moody) October 17, 2013

• The details: what went down, when did it go down, and what’s next (MSNBC)

• Grading the key players during the shutdown debacle… (NBC News)

• “With the federal government at shutdown’s door, the 20 female Senate members are setting new standards for civility and bipartisanship. Look out, old boys’ club.” (Time)
• Federal workers return to messes at work (Politico)
• House Republicans are turning on Ted Cruz (BuzzFeed)
• What’s next for the president? (MSNBC)
• Speaker Boehner’s last thought on the deal: “We fought the good fight.” (NBC First Read)
• House Budget Committee Chair Rep. Paul Ryan broke with the GOP leadership to vote against Wednesday night’s deal (Wall Street Journal)