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    Democrats and Republicans on the Brink in Washington

    For the third time in three days, Congressional leaders went back to the White House early this afternoon to try to avoid a government shutdown starting at midnight tomorrow. Both sides agree it's not just about money, but also Republican demands to eliminate healthcare reform, Planned Parenthood, EPA regulations and NPR.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    For the third time in three days, Congressional leaders went back to the White House early this afternoon to try to avoid a government shutdown starting at midnight tomorrow. Both sides agree it's not just about money, but also Republican demands to eliminate healthcare reform, Planned Parenthood, EPA regulations and NPR. They got their chance after Democrats lost the Congress without passing a budget for this year. After two stop-gap measures, there's still no deal. We update the last-minute negotiating and look at the so-called "non-essential" federal services that could stop at midnight tomorrow.

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Who's to Blame if the US Government Shuts Down?
    1. 0:00Democratic Long Shot Claims Victory in Wisconsin Judicial Race
    2. 7:27Democrats and Republicans on the Brink in WashingtonYou’re reading this
    3. 44:07China's Most Famous Artist Jailed for 'Economic Crimes'
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