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Aimed at a compromise to avoid a government shutdown. talks failed. so republicans who controlled both house and senate passed a bill to keep government open. they attached a significant package of spending cutting. mr. clinton though he said he favored cuts insisted programs dealing with things like the environment, education and medicare had to be protected. sound familiar? the president vetoed the bill. which left the government short of funds and unable to borrow. the result was a partial shutdown. which to the coner the nation of the republicans -- consternation of the republicans -- publ...

>>reporter: remember what happened weapon bill clinton faced a republican congress, he shifted policies and says the time of big government is over and president obama said the time of big government is back. the question is, if personnel departures and new people coming in will lead to a shift in policies, as well. but a change in policies depends on what the president thinks. >>shepard: thank you from washington, dc. good to see you. republicans in the house of representatives have revealed what they call, have revealed a campaign pledge. today a dozen congressman and women joined other g.o....