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  Donald Trump 'threatens' to continue with US govt shutdown for years

  World | January 05, 2019 6:59 IST

  Following a meeting with the Congressional leaders at the White House, ending in a stalemate, Trump said he may call a national emergency to build a wall along Mexico border. 

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  Obama cancels Asia trip to deal with govt shutdown

  World | October 04, 2013 11:23 IST

  Washington : President Barack Obama is canceling a trip to Asia to stay in Washington and push for an elusive funding bill to end a federal government shutdown entering its fourth day Friday.In a statement

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  US shutdown deepens fears of looming debt crisis

  World | October 04, 2013 7:38 IST

  Washington : Democrats and Republicans remained no closer to resolving a budget feud that has shut down much of the government as Washington and international officials raised the alarm Thursday over an even more critical