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The crisis is over. Did anyone win?

Hello again, I'm Armin Alney, and this is To the Point from Public Radio International.

The daily look at the issues Americans care about most.

Government workers are returning. The United States will continue to pay its bills. The president says there are no winners, but that all Americans lost. Polls show Republicans and the

Tea Party dropping in public opinion, while the Affordable Care Act has gained some popularity. Did

the President and the Democrats

will he win? When will there be another round? What can Washington do now to regain the

confidence of the American people and the rest of the world? Today's talking point, new rules

for recreational marijuana, will they guarantee moderation or will they encourage abuse? First, here's the news.

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Hello again. Marman Alany back with To the Point. After weeks of dysfunction and the threat of default, the president of the Congress are trying to pick up the pieces.

We'll look at the challenges, both at home and abroad.

Today's talking point, voters in Washington and Colorado have legalized marijuana for recreational use.

Now they're getting around to writing new regulations.

Well, they encourage abuse, as happened with alcohol.

We'll look at that story.

First is news update in the White House State Dining Room today.

President Obama thanked federal workers for going without pay

and said the shutdown has made Americans realize that government is important.

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