LOC Shutdown

Seen on the Library of Congress home page today:

Due to the temporary shutdown of the federal government, the Library of Congress is closed to the public and researchers beginning October 1, 2013 until further notice.

All public events are cancelled and web sites are inaccessible except the legislative information sites THOMAS.gov and beta.congress.gov.

Bush Library will Close if Federal Government Shutdown Occurs

The George W. Bush Library and Museum will close if the federal government does not reach a budget to prevent a shutdown. The House and Senate can prevent this occurrence by reaching a resolution after the current fiscal year ends today at midnight. For more information, go here.