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The president-elect was eager to evade responsibility for the consequences of a potential shutdown even as he blew up a bipartisan deal that would have kept the government open.
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As the government neared a shutdown, the president appeared content to let Republicans battle it out.
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The House passed a measure to fund the federal government for a few months, extend the farm bill and provide new disaster aid.
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Some workers would be forced to report to work, while others would be furloughed.
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Republicans revolted against a bipartisan bill, then the House rejected a party-line alternative. The shutdown deadline is hours away.
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