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US government shutdown: Republicans, Democrats trade blame as Congress fails to reach funding deal

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US Democrats and Republicans are trading blame after lawmakers failed to break an impasse on a funding package. Parts of the federal government have been shut. Hundreds of thousands of workers are on furlough, with the further risk of losing their jobs. Toni Waterman reports from Washington DC.

US Democrats and Republicans are trading blame after lawmakers failed to break an impasse on a funding package. Parts of the federal government have been shut. Hundreds of thousands of workers are on furlough, with the further risk of losing their jobs. Toni Waterman reports from Washington DC.

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