BET Wire: Everybody's Talking About Obamacare

Obamacare is still at the center of government battle.

In Case You Missed It - Republicans leave President Obama scratching his head; Ben Carson kind of blames the spread of measles on immigrants; one lawmaker thinks it's OK if your food service worker doesn't wash his hands after a bathroom break — and more. — Joyce Jones (@BETpolitichick)

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In Case You Missed It - The Affordable Care Act is still at the center of a budget battle; the White House is furiously defending it; Cory Booker's Senate poll numbers are falling; and President Obama is digging Dante de Blasio's 'fro. – Joyce Jones  (Photo: REUTERS/John Gress)

Sex, Drugs and Fraud - This year's juiciest stories centered on the Obama administration overstepping its bounds, former Rep. Anthony Weiner up to the same-old-same-old, a fall from grace for two rising stars, and more. — Joyce Jones   (Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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Knock It Off - With just a few days left before the government could shutdown because of a budget impasse between Obama and congressional Republicans, the president issued a warning about the real effects of such a move. "To any Republican in Congress who's currently watching, I'd encourage you to think about who you're hurting," said the president. He urged them to support the continuing resolution passed by the Senate that keeps the health care law intact.(Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images)

He Started It - Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is getting a lot of heat for prompting the revolt in the House that has led to the government shutdown. In September, he conducted a 21-hour talkathon on the Senate floor calling for the Affordable Care Act to be defunded. Republicans in both chambers are angry with him for launching a plan with no exit strategy.(Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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Cruzing Out of Control - Using a procedure known as the filibuster, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz pulled an all-nighter on the Senate floor to rail against Obamacare. It was part of his effort to prevent the chamber from restoring funding for the health care law in a short-term spending bill passed by the House. Many Republicans are mortified by Cruz's actions; Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in a tweet called it a "big waste of time." (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Having It Both Ways - Americans may not love Obamacare, but according to a new CNBC poll, 55 percent oppose defunding it if that means the government will shut down.   (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Having It Both Ways - Americans may not love Obamacare, but according to a new CNBC poll, 55 percent oppose defunding it if that means the government will shut down. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Enough to Go Around - If the government shuts down on Oct. 1 because Republicans can't agree on a budget, the blame will be almost equally divided. According to a Pew Research survey 39 percent say they would blame Republicans, while 36 percent would point the finger at Obama.   (Photos: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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Enough to Go Around - If the government shuts down on Oct. 1 because Republicans can't agree on a budget, the blame will be almost equally divided. According to a Pew Research survey 39 percent say they would blame Republicans, while 36 percent would point the finger at Obama.  (Photos: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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Barack and Bill Together Again - Obama and former President Bill Clinton had a televised discussion about the health care law's benefits and why it's the right thing to do. "The devil you know is always better than the devil you don't know," Obama said of Americans' skepticism about the law, but expressed confidence that they will come around.(Photo: AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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Champions of Change - Baltimore native Tiffani Cooper was one of a few African-Americans highlighted on Sept. 26 as a young person whose been impacted by the White House's YouthJobs+ program and is working to empower her community.  Click here to learn more about the initiative and whether there's a champion near you.(Photo: Courtesy of The White House)

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Champions of Change - Baltimore native Tiffani Cooper was one of a few African-Americans highlighted on Sept. 26 as a young person whose been impacted by the White House's YouthJobs+ program and is working to empower her community.  Click here to learn more about the initiative and whether there's a champion near you.(Photo: Courtesy of The White House)

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Afro Sheen - The president endorsed Bill de Blasio's New York City mayoral bid on Sept. 23. The next day he gave a shout-out to the candidate's son's famous 'fro. His son, Dante, has the same hairdo as I had in 1978,” Obama said at a Democratic fundraiser. “Although I have to confess my afro was never that good."   (Photo: REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz; UPI/Landov)

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Afro Sheen - The president endorsed Bill de Blasio's New York City mayoral bid on Sept. 23. The next day he gave a shout-out to the candidate's son's famous 'fro. His son, Dante, has the same hairdo as I had in 1978,” Obama said at a Democratic fundraiser. “Although I have to confess my afro was never that good."  (Photo: REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz; UPI/Landov)

Tick Tock - Treasury Secretary Jack Lew in a letter to House Speaker John Boehner said that the nation's debt limit will be reached "no later than Oct. 17," leaving approximately $30 billion to pay the bills. “If we have insufficient cash on hand, it would be impossible for the United States of America to meet all of its obligations for the first time in our history,” Lew wrote.   (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Tick Tock - Treasury Secretary Jack Lew in a letter to House Speaker John Boehner said that the nation's debt limit will be reached "no later than Oct. 17," leaving approximately $30 billion to pay the bills. “If we have insufficient cash on hand, it would be impossible for the United States of America to meet all of its obligations for the first time in our history,” Lew wrote.  (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Not in the Bag - Newark Mayor Cory Booker's lead in the New Jersey Senate race is shrinking. A Quinnipiac University poll released on Sept. 24 showed him ahead of Republican opponent Steve Lonegan by just 12 points. That's down from a 25-point lead in the last poll.    (Photo: Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

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Not in the Bag - Newark Mayor Cory Booker's lead in the New Jersey Senate race is shrinking. A Quinnipiac University poll released on Sept. 24 showed him ahead of Republican opponent Steve Lonegan by just 12 points. That's down from a 25-point lead in the last poll.  (Photo: Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

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Bush to Obama's Defense - Obama has faced a lot of criticism over time spent on the greens. Former President George W. Bush came to his defense in a Golf Channel interview. "I know what it's like to be in the bubble," said Bush. "And I know the pressures of the job. And to be able to get outside and play golf with some of your pals is important for the president. It does give you an outlet." (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)