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Republicans say Democrats stalling funding, causing shutdown

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The U.S. government has shut down after a standoff between Democrats and Republicans.

Republicans say they already passed a "clean" bill to keep the government open, one with no extra policy demands or "poison pills." They argue Democrats are refusing to negotiate and are holding up funding over healthcare subsidies and spending hikes.

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