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US govt shutdown looms as Republicans seek short-term spending deal
Democratic leaders adamant they are unlikely to support any deal that does not protect young illegal immigrants
Add BT as a preferred sourcePublished Tue, Jan 16, 2018 · 09:50 PM
Washington
CHANCES of a government shutdown grew on Monday as Republicans concluded that they would be unable to pass a long-term spending bill by this Friday's deadline.
Republican Party (GOP) leaders are now turning to a short-term funding measure in hopes of keeping agencies open while talks continue, but Democratic leaders say they are unlikely to support any deal that does not protect young illegal immigrants.
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