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Utah Republicans blame Democrats for the government shutdown after funding lapsed.

Utah's national parks remain open with reduced services.

Rep. Mike Kennedy introduces bill to block pay to members of Congress during shutdowns.

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah's Republican representatives and senators are pointing the finger at Democrats after federal funding lapsed overnight, kicking off what could be a lengthy government shutdown .

Republicans hold slim majorities in both the House and Senate but need help from the minority to clear the 60-vote filibuster threshold in the Senate. Democrats have pushed for an extension of health care tax credits that are set to expire at the end of the year.

Some Republicans, including President Donald Trump, have falsely claimed that Democrats

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