month pushed consumer confidence down. stocks were up today. the dow gained 81. the s&p 500 added nine. the nasdaq finished ahead 26. prices at the pump are up slightly. the national average is $3.59 a gallon. the april 8 deadline when funding for the federal government runs out, is fast approaching. and some lawmakers say they will not support another short-term funding bill. chief political correspondent carl cameron reports on the growing likelihood of a government shutdown. >> with report members of congress posting web pages like countdown to the shutdown.com accusing democrats of refusing to negotiate, new york democratic senator chuck schumer was caught on tape before a conference call with reporters urging fellow democrats to blame the tea party wing of the g.o.p.