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Live Updates: Debt Ceiling Shutdown Approaches Zero Hour

Congress is moving to end the showdown, but will hard-liners slow everything down?

George Zornick, Annie Shields, Steven Hsieh and Zoë Carpenter

October 16, 2013

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George Zornick TwitterGeorge Zornick is The Nation's former Washington editor.

Annie Shields TwitterAnnie Shields is the engagement editor at The Nation.

Steven Hsieh TwitterSteven Hsieh is a freelance writer from St. Louis.

Zoë Carpenter TwitterZoë Carpenter is a contributing writer for The Nation.

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