It's been several days now, and shutdowns in recent history have been somewhat brief affairs. This one signs no. This one sees no signs of letting up. Well, first of all, Normally it is automatic to do what we call a continuing resolution, keep the government open while the parties negotiate. I don't know. There's been times since I've been in Washington in which we pass the annual budget on time. This is the budget or the appropriation bills for the year beginning October 1st. (31:00–31:08)
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Asserts that it is normally automatic to pass a continuing resolution to keep the government open during negotiations.
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