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	Podcast:		The Daily
	Episode:		Why the Government is About to Shut Down
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:25:03
	Publish Date:		2023-09-29 09:45:00
	Description:		A showdown between House Republicans and their leader, Speaker Kevin McCarthy, is heading toward a government shutdown. Carl Hulse, chief Washington correspondent for The Times, explains the causes and consequences of the looming crisis. Guest: Carl Hulse, is chief Washington correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading: How a small minority of right-wing Republicans succeeded in sowing mass dysfunction, spoiling for a shutdown, an impeachment and a House coup. As a government shutdown looms, Speaker McCarthy is toiling to turn the fight over federal spending into a battle over border security. President Biden’s shutdown strategy is simple: Avoid one, if possible. But if not, make sure Americans know where to place the blame. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
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