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House Republicans blamed Democrats for a federal government shutdown, citing disagreements over spending and healthcare subsidies.

Democrats countered that Republicans, who controlled Congress and the White House, were responsible for the shutdown.

The shutdown was expected to furlough federal workers, halt pay for troops, and disrupt services like food assistance and veterans' benefits.

Louisiana's congressional delegation offered divided reactions, with Republicans criticizing Democrats' spending demands and Democrats accusing Republicans of partisan chaos.

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Shreveport and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise lashed out at Democrats during a press conference Wednesday following a federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1 when

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