bottleneck. >> at one pont i was told there was over 1,000 people a minute trying to get into the system. we have a team of experts looking at that. >> he said the department has been working all day to resolve the issue and satisfy the demand. you saw these protesters outside the va medical center. they're calling on congress to pass a budget. they took to the streets to support the 800,000 workers who will be subject to furlough. a representative from perry point showed up to assure veterans that the facility will be open for business. >> we want to make sure that the veterans understand and they that our healthcare services are open that whatever is going on politically has in the affected

our hospital operations. so if they have appointments, come on in and get your healthcare services and emergence needs. >> the va said if the shut june goes beyond a few weeks it may have a problem with disability claims or pensions. both sides are pointing fingers and not getting results. right now, there in end in sight. >> reporter: washington is at a standstill and president obama said it's because republicans are on an ideological crew said against his healthcare law. >> this republican shut june did not have to happen. >> reporter: nearly 800,000 federal employees forced to stay home from work. museums and parks all closed. it didn't stop a group from miss

muscle. both the house and senate were back in session today but no signs of progress. john boehner and others staged a if he toe op. >> this table is empty. >> reporter: but senate majority leader harry reid said no way. there will be no discussion because democrats are not going to negotiate on obama care. >> we have a good day for the anarchists. why? because the government is closed. >> reporter: at this point there's no end in sight but there are growing rumbles among some republicans that the house leadership needs to cave. put a bill that puts the government back up and running but does not include restrictions on obama care but there's no indication from speaker boehner that that's a possibility. president obama is scheduled to leave for asia on saturday with

you the -- but the white house is preparing for the long hog. federal employees put on furlough were giving a few hours to gather their things, change their voice mail and check emails. people were educated about the fort. he's helping bring history to life. he said many were scheduled, including schoolchildren. despite being told to stay away, he says he's going to get through it. >> during the war of 1812, we faced crises and this is another crisis and our country got through the war of 1812 and we'll get threw this one and the star spangled banner will still be flying. >> all national parks are closed

down. well it may not be the happiest of hours for federal employees but then there's this, the midtown barbecue and brew. they're offering a free drink to federal employees who find themselves more free time on their hands. the bar owner says he feels for the federal employees shuttered from their jobs and is offering them to belly up at his bar on him. >> why not l.a. lot of people are out of work. the least we could do is buy him a drink. >> you have to present a valid i.d. and the first drink is free. this offer is good for has long last the shutdown continues. if upcan't go to work, you don't want to pay for the transportation. one way tickets are nonrefinanceddable. you can get money back on a

weekly text. as far as the monthly texts, it depends on how much of the month you have gone through. now if the shut june lasts for a few days, it will impact some sporting event. all intercollegiate activities are suspended. that means the navy airforce football game may not happen. >> the impact of the shutdown can be confusion. we're working for you to break it all down. just go to abc2news.com and look at the featured stories section. almost as many apologies from the ceo of barilla. >> are they effective. hear from him yourself. we want to know what you think. >> plus, the cost of taking care of fluffy and fido. we break down the myth so you don't waste your money.

>> just 83 at bwi. i was thinking about that one earlier. 79 your two degree. sorry no win are. when we come back, we'll talk about coastal action, when we could see a storm. that's straight ahead.

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looking pretty nice in annapolis. wyatt will take a look at the forecast coming up in a matter of minutes. baltimore police want to know if you recognize catrell

smith. they think he maybe responsible for more crimes. he was arrested on salt and theft charges. police believe he committed other violent crimes, but they need your help. >> we are looking at him for a series of different incidents. >> anyone with information about other crimes catrell smith has committed call crime stoppers at 1-866-7-lockup. we note name of the man killed on tivoly avenue last night. 31-year-old deandre miller was found shot to death. no word on a suspect or messtive -- motive. investigators say he attacked his ex-wife's new boyfriend. burly died.

we have new developments in the form of a new apologize from the head of that -- apology from the head of that pasta company. guido barilla said he is sorry about the comment about gay couples. barilla said he would never feature gay couples in an ad. after backlash he apologized saying he was trying to highlight the importance of a family. that made things worse. now he has issued another apologize. >> it is clear i have a lot to learn. in the coming weeks i plan to meet representatives of the groups. >> barilla said he will meet with representatives of the groups he has offended in the coming weeks. well if you have a cat or dog, you may have heard advice on how to care for it.

>> really is all the grooming and baths necessary. we have some of the top myths about pet care so you don't waste your money. >> many animal lovers spend thousands caring for their pets. but there are some things we believe about our pets that turn out to be just myths and could be costing you money. the pet blog said pet owners waste millions of dollars finding hypoallergenic dogs. all pets shed, some less than other. spend time with the animal before you take it home. another myth that dogs don't need baths. vets said weekly baths help prevent shedding. another myth that human shampoo is better. in the true.

pet shampoo is formulated for their fur and that pets cloner that own teeth and don't need dental cleaning. treating those rotting teeth can cost you a lot more money down the road. my advice, listen to your vet. in many cases ignoring a silly old myth will save you cash so you don't waste your money. i'm john matarese. sunshine, warm temperatures. there is more to come, days of it. if you're fan of this indian somersetup, you're in luck. we got more. 79 at bwi. winds are westerly at 7. put a little motion there.

the sunshine starts to dominate the setup here and much the same as we look at oat heat today where they are hitting 80 degrees and had really great weather. no one down there. man. great setup. finally, out to the other end of the state where see see a little more fall color hitting the trees. take a lock at system of those photos coming out -- look at some of those photos coming. one more on the water's edge, again, some very bright colors on the edge up in the high country, so we look more like this, more color like this to get into central maryland. probably at this rate late october. if you have a great fall photo where things are beginning to turn, out west into harford county, send them our way or use

your abc2 news app. if you have a day off, perhaps you work for the feds, why not hit the golf course. humidity moderate. uv index moderate. temperature wise we are in the upper 70s. 76 at the beach. 79 in the city. the winds are light from the west, not playing much of a factor. humidity starting to climb. dew point back up to 60 in annapolis and dover and wilmington. that's moderately high. the temperatures rise to the mid-80s. the high humidity will make it feel warmer, moderately high humidity. crystal clear, included cover from earlier today gone. there's not much to the west. this is one quiet pattern. we got a weak cold front. it's not going to play a factor.

not going to move much. high pressure and dry layer will dominate the next couple of days of weather. things could begin to change, not so much tomorrow or into wednesday but beyond into the second part of the weekend. you can see in the coming days nothing happening. but down here in the caribbean, large developing storm system that is looking more and more impressive. a lot of our computer guidance bends it into west florida toward the weekend and run it up the coast as we go into monday. that's going to be pushed by a cold front and could result in big rain monday and tuesday potentially. stay tuned on that. 58 tonight and tomorrow up to 85, mossly sunny with average temps. more mid-80s just gorgeous. sunshine dominating. humidity will stay on the low to moderate side. by the way, there are the changes coming in as early has

late sunday but i think most of the weekend will be looking good. >> looking patriot thy -- pretty good. >> gas prices have been falling every day for nearly a month. the national average is three -- $3.39. if the trend continues it could drop an additional 30 cents by christmas. to find the lowest prices around go to our website abc2news.com and click on the tab. >> we'll have the latest from washington, d.c. then stay tuned for an all new episode -- -- of "the list."

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on that line. >> trick, trick, trick. give us some good news. >> i got good news on the weather front if you like 80 degrees and sun. right now still in the upper 70s, comfortable and pleasant, but here's the outlook the next several days, low to mid-70s. more of the same. things will change into early next week. receipt now the weekend looks solid, low 80s, chance for rain sunday night. >> all right. we'll see you back here at 11.

and a good evening to all of you. as we come on the air right now here is what is happening coast to coast cross this country.

it's day one of the first government shutdown in 17 years and we are seeing 800,000 workers coast to coast sent home without pay. monuments and museums turn around school children. world war ii veterans had to push their way forward to honor their fallen. everywhere tonight americans are saying they're fed up with the congressmen who dig in and force the u.s. government to screech to a halt. we begin with abc's chief white house correspondent jonathan karl in washington on the outrage and what comes next. >> reporter: we are one day in this shutdown and not a single step closer to resolving the impasse. today the presidenaccused republicans of lodging a crusade against obama care while he rejected their latest offer to re-open part of the government. a world war ii veteran made the trek from mississippi to washington only to see this, the

memorial dedicated to their service closed. world war ii infantriman james nations had no idea. >> we didn't know anything about it being shut down. we didn't watch the news this morning. >> reporter: somebody, not clear who, got the barricade lifted long enough that they could get in. the shutdown hit 800,000 federal workers around the country the hardest, no work, no pay. >> i life from paycheck to paycheck unfortunately. >> these are real people's lives being affected and ruined. >> i'm getting tired of feeling like a ping-pong ball. >> reporter: the whole mess started with a twisted game of political ping-pong, the first volley a week ago friday, the republicans house passing a government funding bill that defunded obama care. a week later the senate rejected it. the house tried a slightly different investigation sunday, the senate rejected and then back and forth twice more yesterday. today republicans sat across from empty chairs saying

democrats refuse to negotiate while president obama placed the blame entirely on republicans. >> this shutdown did not have to happen. >> reporter: that's why people all over the country are finding government parks and facilities shut down. >> bunch a jerks. it's not fair. >> we have families that they need to support and they're playing with our livelihood. >> it's crazy. holding the government hostage over obama care is ridiculous. >> reporter: perhaps sensing the anger several tea party republicans told abc's jeff zeleny they've asked that their paychecks be withheld during the shutdown. >> do you feel guilty that your paycheck is still coming and some of your staff or the janitors, the other workers across the government? is that awkward? >> we are working. we're here today and we've conned to work but i am going to ask them to hold my salary as a gesture. >> reporter: even the we the

people second of the white house website is shut down. that's where people submit their own petitions. the latest petition, the last one before the website went dark was one saying that there should be a law that members of congress not get paid unless they perform their budget duties on time. i would imagine that would get a lot of support around now. >> a lot of people outraged. shutdown signs absolutely everywhere. we thank you, jon. even as some members of congress shut down the government, their motivating reason, obama care came online and took effect. 2.8 million americans and counting have checked the government website for their options. there are reports of some technical glitches, some delays, but we wondered how hard was it to get answers about future coverage. abc's paula faris spent the day checking with some americans doing just that today. >> reporter: remember max from last night? he