Barack Obama

Barack Obama: The loonie gained 0.32 of a cent to 97.16 cents US, according to CTV. But concerns have risen as Republicans in the House of Representatives continue to insist on changes to so-called Obamacare while President Barack Obama refuses to consider any deal linking his signature health-care legislation to routine legislation needed to fund the government and TORONTO -- The Canadian dollar closed higher amid fading hopes for a quick end to a partial U.S. government shutdown that was in its fourth day on Friday. Investors continue to hope the shutdown will be short-lived. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.