The government shutdown could turn into a protracted debacle, as Washington lawmakers on either side of the aisle appear unlikely to be headed toward a compromise.

Congress’s failure to reach a government funding deal resulted in the first shutdown in years on Wednesday. Republicans and Democrats are locked in a stalemate, with Democrats demanding expanded government-subsidized healthcare, and Republicans calling for a temporary Continuing Resolution before dealing with that issue.

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