The government shutdown's possible effect on the DC region - Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | September 27, 2023 [Web version](   [Which state would be hurt most by government shutdown?]( U.S. Sen. Mark Warner said he believes his constituents in Virginia will feel it more than any other part of the country if the government shuts down this Saturday at midnight. Other D.C.-area leaders voice similar concerns. [READ MORE](   [Child Care at a Crossroads: Finding child care is already difficult and expensive - and it's about to get worse]( As parents struggle to find and afford good child care, many providers wonder how long they may survive. A new WTOP series examines the current state of the child care industry. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Certificates: How they can help you save for retirement, emergencies and education]( Whether you're planning for retirement, saving for college or saving money for emergency expenses, it's beneficial to maximize your funds as much as possible. 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Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking [University of California achieves ‘stability and predictability' by forming captive insurance company in DC]( Karen Hsi, the executive director for captive programs at the University of California, discusses the decision to launch a captive, ensuring comprehensive coverage while eliminating unnecessary overlap.   [Museum of Failure celebrates flops like New Coke and Shake Weight]( What do Crystal Pepsi, the Shake Weight and the Dolorean all have in common? They're epic failures and they are part of the Museum of Failure visiting Georgetown. [READ MORE](   [Oceans Calling Festival returns to rock the boardwalk a year after rain delay]( The Oceans Calling Festival is finally happening this weekend in Ocean City, Maryland, after it was supposed to premiere last fall but was canceled due to Hurricane Ian. 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