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Politics Up Close: Matheson on Potential Shutdown

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As Republicans and Democrats in Washington, DC scramble to pass a budget before midnight tonight, the prospect of a federal government shutdown looms large. And right in the middle of that debate is Utah Congressman Jim Matheson, a moderate Blue Dog Democrat. We had a conversation with Congressman Matheson about the prospect of a federal government shutdown on Thursday.

Representative Jim Matheson (D-2nd District)

(KCPW News) As Republicans and Democrats in Washington, DC scramble to pass a budget before midnight tonight, the prospect of a federal government shutdown looms large. And right in the middle of that debate is Utah Congressman Jim Matheson, a moderate Blue Dog Democrat. We had a conversation with Congressman Matheson about the prospect of a federal government shutdown on Thursday.

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