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The Denver Postoriginal publisher not identifiedOct 9, 2025Local News

Frustrated lawmakers say lack of trust is making it harder to end the government shutdown

Speaker Mike Johnson blamed Democrats for the shutdown during a public discussion about the financial strain on military families.

Frustrated lawmakers say lack of trust is making it harder to end the government shutdown
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A government shutdown has entered its ninth day as leaders from both parties remain deadlocked over health care subsidies and executive spending powers. While Republicans proposed a delayed vote on funding, Democrats rejected the offer citing a significant lack of trust in the administration.

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