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Oct 8
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Shutdown Stakes Get Higher As Trump Thre...

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The real world impact of the government’s shutdown is starting to show as Donald Trump raises the stakes by threatening paychecks. Plus, the attorney general who’s been under fire from the left and right takes a field trip to Congress.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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