WASHINGTON — A very public shouting match between two high-profile New York congressmen — one a Democrat, the other a Republican — in a House hallway highlights both the growing tensions over the government shutdown and perhaps some political gamesmanship as the shutdown drags on.

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Mike Lawler traded barbs in the hallways of the U.S. Capitol over the ongoing government shutdown

Jeffries accused Lawler of making a scene to appear relevant. Meanwhile, a lawmaker blamed Jeffries for shutting down the government

Democrats want the legislation to reopen the government to include funding to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. Republicans say the government should reopen first

Lawler, who represents a swing district, has b

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