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There are new concerns on whether a deal can be struck. House Republican Leadership aides say theyre confident they have the votes to pass a shortterm government funding bill that would keep the federal government running at least until february 16th. But thes prospects in the senate are less positive. Lindsey graham said yesterday enough is enough and a fourth shortterm extension since october is too many. With graham against the measure and fellow republican senator john mccain absent for cancer treatment, Senate Republicans need the support of 11 democrats to pass it. President trump yesterday said a shutdown could happen and said democrats would be to blame. Speaker paul ryan, yesterday, echoed the that blame on the shoulders of democrats, citing their push for a deal to help young undocumented immigrants as a part of the bill. Weve been very clear, we want to ....