DENVER — On the first day of the federal government shutdown, numerous questions arose about which agencies would be affected and how. Federal law enforcement officers are one group that will work through the shutdown unpaid.

The federal government shut down at 12:01 a.m. EST Wednesday after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach a funding deal.

On Tuesday night, the Senate rejected two last-ditch efforts to avert a shutdown — one backed by Democrats and another by Republicans. Both proposals fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance.

Democrats pushed to include health care provisions in any agreement, pointing to expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies. Without action, they warn, millions of Americans could face higher insurance premiums in the months ahead.

Republicans counter

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