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Sep 2023
25m 3s

Why the Government is About to Shut Down

The New York Times
About this episode
A showdown between House Republicans and their leader, Speaker Kevin McCarthy, is heading toward a government shutdown. Carl Hulse, chief Washington correspondent for The Times, explains the causes and consequences of the looming crisis. Guest: Carl Hulse, is chief Washington correspondent for The New York Times. 
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