McConnell warns Dems on shutdown threat

By Susan Ferrechio

Published December 9, 2016 4:03pm ET

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McConnell warns Dems on shutdown threat — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned Democrats they are bringing the government to the brink of a shutdown by refusing to approve a stopgap spending bill. (AP Photo/Molly Riley) | Molly Riley

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned Democrats Friday they are bringing the government to the brink of a shutdown by refusing to approve a stopgap spending bill, and promised to work with Democrats next year to provide the extended healthcare benefits they’re demanding for retired coal miners.

“Failure to pass this legislation mean creating a government shutdown,” McConnell, R-Ky., said when he opened the Senate floor Friday.

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