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Democrats weigh GOP stopgap as government shutdown looms

There are signs from the Senate on a potential way to avoid a federal government shutdown. But 60 votes are needed to move anything forward and it's still unclear if enough Democrats will join Republicans to pass a stopgap deal. Lisa Desjardins reports.

Democrats weigh GOP stopgap as government shutdown looms

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