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US govt shutdown sparks bitter blame game
A bitter blame game between the Democrats and the Republicans is ongoing after a major shutdown of many federal services following the failure of the US Senate to pass a new budget.
Reports say Trump accused the Democrats of putting politics above the interests of the American people while the Democrats blame him for rejecting bipartisan compromise proposals.
The appropriation bill to fund the government until 16 February did not receive the required 60 votes forcing the US government to begin a federal shutdown.
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The House of Representatives voted 230-197 on Friday night to extend funding until next month, but the measure failed to pass the Senate by a margin of 50-49.
Five Republicans voted against the bill while five Democrats broke ranks to support it.
It is the first shutdown ever to happen while the same party, the Republicans, controls Congress and the White House.
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