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Democrats, Republicans sound off on government shutdown

By Home - CBSNews.com Oct 1, 2025 | 1:12 PM

Democratic and Republican leaders spoke publicly on Wednesday about the government shutdown that began at midnight. CBS News’ Nikole Killion and Aaron Navarro have the latest, while MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady has more on the shutdown’s economic impacts.

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BREAKING THE BUDGET IMPASSE

What should be done to break the impasse in approving Pennsylvania’s budget?

Increase income taxes to pay for more spending.
Draw down the state's rainy day funds to pay for more spending.
Tax the so-called "skill games" machines to pay for more spending.
Legalize recreational marijuana to pay for more spending.
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