As the threat of a government shutdown loomed, President Barack Obama called on Congress to "choose the right thing" in the eleventh hour after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on a bill to fund the federal government. Sarah Irwin reports. - REUTERS

Clock Ticking On Government Shutdown

As the threat of a government shutdown loomed, President Barack Obama called on Congress to "choose the right thing" in the eleventh hour after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on a bill to fund the federal government. Sarah Irwin reports. - REUTERS

Published: 1 Oct 2013