Washington (CNN) -- What looked last week like a game of political
hot potato has become a high-stakes game of chicken, with continued operation
of the federal government and possible wider impact on the overall economy
hanging in the balance.
In a move that makes a shutdown appear very likely,
House Republicans approved a spending plan early Sunday morning that would
delay Obamacare for a year and repeal its tax on medical devices.
The temporary budget resolution now goes back to
the Senate, where Democrats have consistently said any changes to President
Barack Obama's signature health care law would be a deal-killer.
On top of that, Obama has already issued a veto
threat.
If Washington can't reach a deal, a government
shutdown will begin at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.
Congress could avert a shutdown by passing a
temporary spending measure while the two chambers work out their differences.
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