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Republicans and Democrats as shutdown drags on

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Al Jazeera
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The US government shutdown is now in its 36th day—a record-breaking length. While both political parties blame each other, the result is being felt by the public. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are going without pay, and government programs like food benefits have been slashed.

Breakdown
  • The US government shutdown has lasted 36 days, the longest in history, leaving 1.2 million workers unpaid and disrupting key services. 4s
  • President Trump blames Democrats for the shutdown, while Democrats argue the dispute is over essential health care funding. 20s
  • Republicans want to reopen the government without including Obamacare tax credits, but Democrats refuse to support a budget without them. 43s
  • Polls show Americans largely blame Republicans, and recent Democratic victories have increased calls for negotiation. 58s
  • Both parties remain at an impasse, with no clear compromise in sight to end the shutdown. 2m 14s
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