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Senate Democrats block GOP funding plan as shutdown kicks in

Last-minute negotiations crumbled as Senate Democrats blocked a four-week stop-gap extension in a late-night vote, causing the fourth government shutdown in a quarter century. Behind the scenes, leading Republicans and Democrats were trying to work out a compromise.

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House votes to avert federal shutdown, but Senate chances dim

A divided House on Thursday passed an eleventh-hour plan to keep the government running. But the measure faces gloomy prospects in the Senate, and it remains unclear whether lawmakers will be able to find a way to keep federal offices open past a Friday night deadline.

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Wife of former GOP Rep. Stutzman eyes Statehouse bid

The wife of a former Indiana congressman who came under ethics investigation for spending campaign contributions on lavish hotels, meals and at least one family trip may soon announce that she will run for an open legislative seat.

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