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Emily Brooks: Why the Shutdown Looks Likely
Emily Brooks: Why the Shutdown Looks Likely
Posted on by Tom Novak

How likely is the shutdown? A person with a front row seat in DC, The Hill’s Emily Brooks, breaks down the pending issues and the scheduled meetings between President Trump and Senate and House leadership.

Emily also reminds us that the House is out of session this week, and it would be hard to drag them back should they need arise.

 

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