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2 plans compete to avoid a government shutdown

There are currently two competing plans to avoid a government shutdown: the GOP's plan offering funding through September, and the Democrats proposing a one-month extension.

Yahoo Finance Washington Correspondent Ben Werschkul explains the latest developments, noting that the standoff is putting additional pressure on an already unsettled market.

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