that is not negotiating in good faith. so that is likely to go nowhere in the senate. no one wanted to see this move towards the debt ceiling. here is what one economist says about what can happen if we hit the debt limit. >> it will cause a sharp contraction in the amount of money to private sector contractors helping defense, social security recipients. the contraction are as high as 16% for the quarter which is about double the worst of the great recession. >> we are in the second week of the shutdown, no agreement, no negotiations as we get closer to the debt limit deadline. >> a lot of frustration. thank you. here is a question for you. what is the last thing you expect to see the army buy during a government shutdown? how about a mechanical bull?

on monday utah's national guard contracted to buy a mechanical bull for $47,000 claiming it is needed to attract new recruits. last week the government sent home close to 800,000 workers due to the shutdown but at least we can afford a mechanized cow. and this morning president obama will nominate janett yellin to chair the reserve. the 67-year-old has served as its vice chair since 2010. her nomination has been expected ever since larry summers with drew his name from nomination last month. and under cover member of the nypd is charged in the motorcycle road rage case.

he is a ten-year veteran of the force. he will be arraigned today. police say video clearly shows him pounding on the suv. the investigation started after he wasn't exactly forthcoming with information. he is the sixth arrest in the case. another man was arrested tuesday. also under arrest some members of congress. eight house democrats were arrested tuesday, seven men and one woman. they include some veteran lawmakers. it happened tuesday outside the capitol during a rally for immigration reform. the representatives joined thousands of activists demanding congress take up a comprehensive immigration bill. capitol police say they will be charged with crowding, obstructing and other forms of

civil disobedience. there is a chill in the air this morning. >> next three or four days in a row on the east coast raw and damp. middle of the country just gorgeous. all of the troublesome weather is located along the coast. now the setup, high pressure to the north and low to the south. we are in a blocky weather pattern. where it is raining now will probably be raining much of today. it is also temperatures in the 50s, low 60s and wind gusts up to 31, 25 miles per hour. very raw. at virginia beach you are next. eventually this will move to the north. this is wednesday, thursday, friday, saturday. up to the beginning and middle of the weekend we have the high to the north and low to the south.

areas like maryland and new jersey and new york city not a pretty next four or five days. middle of the country sunshine is the rule. here is a look at the weather outside your window. we are gorgeous once again in areas from pittsburgh to cincinnati, ohio, just fantastic weather out there. minneapolis you look good, too. so we have had a great fall on the east coast. this will be the ugliest weather we have seen in a while. >> get ready. it's that time of the year. heating bills are going up this winter. we will tell you how much plus bizarre details of the 9-year-old stow away. plus neiman marcus's coolest 2013 christmas gifts. you're watching "early today."

the supreme court is looking to once again change limits on federal campaign contributions. it seems the justices are split on whether they should lift the legal limit one can give the political candidates. president obama weighed in. >> there aren't a lot of functioning democracies around the world that work this way where you can basically have millionaires and billionaires bank rolling whoever they want however they want, in some cases undisclosed. it means ordinary americans are shut out of the process. the united nations is being sued for billions of dollars by family members of haitians who contracted cholera during the earthquake. remember the 9-year-old boy who was able to sneak on to a

flight last thursday? reportedly he also stole a car a few weeks ago. the boy's father says he has been a problem child for years and actually blamed airport security for not stopping him. a georgia tech fruternity has been suspended after -- americans should expect to pay more to heat their homes this winter. the government is estimating natural gas users will see a 13% increase. the dow has lost 900 points. unless something changes we can be in for more pain. starbucks ceo is putting his money where his mouth is. he is so disgusted that lawmakers are divided that today

through friday he is offering a tall brew coffee to any customer who buys another customer a coffee. the irs is letting people know if they filed extension they are still expected to meet the deadline. the niemaeiman marcus book out including this wild child motorcycle. also an ashton martin. and guess what that costs. $344,000. there is that motorcycle for you. sports highlights with richard lui is next. first in 1888 the public was in which monument? the answer, next.

before the break we asked on this day in 1888 the public was first submitted to which national monument? the answer is the washington monument. construction began in 1888 but was halted due to a lack of

fund. currently it is closed for repairs following the earthquake of 2011. let's get some sports action with richard lui. >> had some difference in color where they stopped building. >> you can tell. american league playoffs red sox at rays tied up in the seventh. shane victorino. red sox from worst to first. oakland and detroit. victor martinez hits it deep to right field. a fan tries to catch it. after a review of that the umps call it a homer. detroit staying alive with an 8-6 win, series is tied 2-2. curt shilling is auctioning off personal items trying to recoup the over $100 million

outstanding because his video game company went bankrupt. he is auctioning bobble heads, that golf cart, a hummer golf cart and a lot of clothes, as well. game two of the w nba finals, minnesota firing on all cylinders. leading the charge like in that hoop to hoop score. atlanta loses 88-63, the largest margin of victory in finals history. diana nyad back in the water. >> again? >> guess where? a manhattan intersection. >> how did i miss this? >> go out to harold square and you will see it. she dove into the 120-foot two lane pool at 9:00 a.m. tuesday.

meet boogie. he is not a man's best friend, not when it comes to half marathons. he ran one in indiana this weekend solo without his owner. >> he has two extra legs. >> nicely said. the first done ever solo so say police. david ortiz, little son deangelo, trying left-handed swings. he misses the first couple. >> almost took him out. >> then a line drive. it hits big poppy where it hurts. like father like son. he's going to be talking like this the rest of the day. >> you sound pretty good. who made vanity fair's list of power players this year?

rich santorum has released his first trailer, "the christmas candle" with susan boyle in her first major acting role. bruce and kris jenner have legally separated after 22 years of marriage. rumors have been flying around for months. the couple told e news they are happier this way. >> if you have seen the show lately you can understand.

beyonce and jay-z top "vanity fair's" power players. it is quite a list. and an unexpected pair has teamed up for a hot pockets commercial. snoop dogg and kate upton are working together. and jimmy fallon has partnered with miley cyrus and the roots to create a twerk-free rendition of the hit "we can't stop." ♪ to my home girls here with the big butt ♪ ♪ shaking it like we're at a strip club ♪ ♪ remember only god can judge us ♪ ♪ forget your haters because somebody loves you ♪ >> when she is not twerking

around and doing all of that other stuff she sounds be. it is all for the publicity. she lured us in. i'm betty nguyen. this is "early today." we hope this is just your first stop of the day on nbc.

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afternoon. .51 in parkton 58 degrees in rock hall. we will make it into the upper 60's. breezy and cool and mostly cloudy with a chance for some light rain showers this afternoon. >> 4:57. 56 degrees at the airport. of the newn week two cell phone law. police are writing citations. sexomen forced into slavery. >> it is disgraceful that they are withholding these benefits. heroesnation's fallen getting no death benefits.

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understand how this can be -- >> those who have given their lives robbed of their death benefits of the government shutdown. what lawmakers are vowing to do to change that. good morning. i'm stan stovall. >> i'm mindy basara. thank you for joining us this morning. >> 5:01. >> it will stay chilly for the rest of the week. rain could be some heavy in parts of maryland over the next couple of days. mostly cloudy skies. 56 at the airport. it will be a breezy and cool day, mostly cloudy with a chance for a rain shower late in the

day. there could be some rain at the beaches. that is going to change later this week. i will show you the seven-day forecast coming up. >> good morning. ) 175, you may start to see some delays. 11 minutes on the north and west sides. a delay free ride on the entire beltway. 55 miles per hour on the j.f.x. southbound. to goon 95, six minutes from the 895 split to the fort mchenry toll plaza. traffic at the harbor tunnel told pfizer running smoothly. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. --in my went into a watery

you might run into a watery mess. no customers are without water because of this. if you're water is coming out cloudy, let it run until it clears up. text and drive or you could kill someone. time,river faces jail accused of texting and killing a young dad. jennifer franciotti joins us live to explain. >> police say it was back in march when elizabeth meyers was texting and hit and killed a young father. he was riding a motorcycle at the time. police say evidence supports she

was texting behind the wheel. now she is facing six charges including negligent manslaughter by a motor vehicle. no phone call or text is that important. a simulator shows how this driver could easily do something wrong. >> is a bad habit that has touched all four corners of our society. we tend to think this can never happen to me. >> there is a special exception to the law that allows police officers to use cell phones in behind the wheel. that ban has been extended to ensure safety. we are in the second week of the new cell phone ban using the handheld device to your ear. police all over the state are in