The federal government shutdown is impacting Connecticut and there will be more ripple effects as the shutdown continues. This week on Face the State we are joined by Ben Barnes, Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management.

Also a Republican candidate for congress adds his thoughts to the conversation:

http://dennishouse.wordpress.com/2013/10/11/ct-4-candidate-gop-should-drop-obamacare-shutdown-demand/

We also have the inspiring story of three local girls trying to combat bullying through this video: http://dennishouse.wordpress.com/2013/10/11/teen-trio-takes-on-bullies/

Plus, here’s a preview of our flashback: http://dennishouse.wordpress.com/2013/10/10/fts-flashback-goldwater-takes-on-jfk-in-hartford/

Tune in this Sunday at 11AM on WFSB Channel 3.