How to Shrink Fibroids Naturally. Uterine fibroids, or leiomyomata, are non-cancerous tumors that form on the uterus. At some point in their lives, up to 70% of women will develop fibroids. Normally, fibroids do not cause any symptoms.
Story Highlights. The 16-day government shutdown cost the economy jobs, delayed mortgages and lost retail sales â at least $12 billion worth, and maybe as much as $24 billion. â¢ Estimates of the toll range from $12 billion to $24 billion for the U.S. economy, or as much as $1.5 billion per day, and as many as 250,000 jobs.
WASHINGTON -- Federal workers furloughed during last month's partial government shutdown will receive about $2 billion in back pay, the White House said Thursday. About 850,000 federal employees were furloughed for at least part of the 16-day shutdown, leading to a loss of 6.6 million work days,... business Workers to get $2 billion in back pay after government shutdown