BOISE, Idaho — With the federal government shutdown underway, Idahoans are left wondering how long it could last and what it will mean for their daily lives.

Idaho Republican Congressman Russ Fulcher said what is usually a routine bill to keep the government funded has stalled, with the House and Senate blaming each other.

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“This is a continuing resolution fight… but in this case, truly, it has turned into a partisan battle,” Fulcher said.

Fulcher argued that the Senate’s counterproposal included provisions he calls unacceptable.

“That counter proposal does, in fact, include the provision of taxpayer-funded health care

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