The U.S. federal government's shut down continued after the Senate once again failed to reach an agreement on the spending bill.
A Bill proposed by the Democrats to extend the government's funding in health care sector failed on Monday with 45 Senators voting for, and 50 voting against it.
The Republicans then introduced another Bill, pushing to pass government funding without agreeing to include the Democrats' demands. It received the support of only 52 lawmakers, and opposed by 42.
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by Joji Xavier
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