David Harsanyi

The Federalist

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Senior editor at The Federalist, a web magazine that covers politics, policy and culture from a conservative perspective

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There won't be a government shutdown this week, but there may only have been a postponement — as the fight continues over Planned Parenthood .

Divided Republicans and the Politics of Abortion

There won't be a government shutdown this week, but there may only have been a postponement — as the fight continues over Planned Parenthood .

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Congress has roughly 10 working days until the deadline to pass a budget — with time out for Jewish holidays and a speech by the Pope.

How Likely Is Another Government Shutdown?

Congress has roughly 10 working days until the deadline to pass a budget — with time out for Jewish holidays and a speech by the Pope.

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