The Labor Department has no plans to release the closely watched U.S. monthly jobs report on Friday in case of a partial government shutdown that lasts through the week.

The market builders say they can open on time despite budget turmoil.

The initiative would allow changes to be made to the retirement benefits of current employees.

A study by Americas Health Insurance Plans, the national trade association for the health insurance industry, says GLTD is saving the nation billions of dollars a year.