A budget deal appears unlikely, but so does a shutdown

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As budget talks continue in the Senate, there is talk of a possible government shutdown. Senate Republicans need at least seven Democrats to vote for the bill to get a 60-vote majority.

Senate Republicans won’t support a bill with Democrat provisions designed to slow President Donald Trump’s agenda.

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