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    The Shutdown Showdown

    The government shutdown was averted on Friday night with only an hour to spare. Even though details have not been revealed, both sides claim victory. The Republicans got $39 billion in budget cuts, when the Democrats didn't want any. The Democrats held off assaults on healthcare reform and family planning.

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

    The government shutdown was averted on Friday night with only an hour to spare. Even though details have not been revealed, both sides claim victory. The Republicans got $39 billion in budget cuts, when the Democrats didn't want any. The Democrats held off assaults on healthcare reform and family planning. But that was just about this year's budget, and the big stuff is yet to come, with President Obama announcing his own plan for reducing the deficit on Wednesday. In the meantime, we hear how both parties are spinning the aftermath of a potential crisis and what comes next.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Jennifer Rubin

      Washington Post

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      David Corn

      Mother Jones magazine

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      North Star Tea Party Patriots

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    The Winners and Losers in the Budget Deal
    1. 0:00Ivory Coast Strongman Gbagbo Arrested after French Forces Intervene
    2. 7:45The Shutdown ShowdownYou’re reading this
    3. 44:19France's Burqa Ban Begins Today
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