U.S. shutdown begins with each party blaming each other
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The U.S. government has shut down and thousands of federal workers are going to be without a paycheck. Democrats and Republicans are blaming each other for the standoff.
Breakdown
- The U.S. government has entered a shutdown as Democrats and Republicans blame each other. 3s
- Essential services will continue, but agencies like the Small Business Administration and national parks will close. 1m 12s
- Around 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed without pay until the shutdown ends. 1m 32s
- Democrats are pushing for policy changes, including extending Obamacare tax credits. 1m 49s
- Republicans seek a short-term funding extension without policy additions, but need more Democratic support. 2m 3s