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Coffee giant Starbucks is pegging a deal to the ongoing government shutdown with a "pay it forward" stunt. Says the "Come Together" promo site: "In times like these, small acts of civility like these make a big difference. With that, we are extending a gesture. If you come into Starbucks and buy someone else their favorite beverage, we'll give you a free tall brewed coffee... #payitforward—and lets [sic] see what can happen." The deal is good through Friday. [Starbucks]