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Government shutdown looms after GOP funding bill fails in Senate

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The Senate failed to pass a GOP funding bill last week that would have avoided a government shutdown ahead of the Sept. 30 deadline. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more from Capitol Hill.

Breakdown
  • Senate rejected a short-term government funding bill passed by the House. 51s
  • Both Democratic and Republican funding proposals failed in the Senate. 1m 5s
  • Congress is out for the week due to a holiday, limiting time to resolve the issue. 1m 18s
  • Democratic leaders are seeking a meeting with President Trump to discuss bipartisan solutions and healthcare provisions. 1m 47s
  • Uncertainty remains over whether Congress will reconvene in time to prevent a shutdown. 1m 36s
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