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SD Senator John Thune says Border Wall Funding Key to Government Shutdown

SD Senator John Thune says Border Wall Funding Key to Government Shutdown

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Congress may hit a wall of sorts this week as they rush to finish for the year.
President Trump has threatened a government shutdown if money for the Mexican border wall is not included in the final funding bill.
South Dakota Senator John Thune says there are still disagreements over the need for border security….

Thune says they are looking for some middle ground….

Thune says they need to find a way to avoid a government shutdown….

Some agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security would be included in the shutdown if there is no agreement.

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