Cal Thomas: The second longest 'play'

If a government shutdown occurs on Oct. 1, both parties will share the blame this time. Democrats usually force the issue, but now a few House Republicans are refusing (so far) to agree to appropriations bills unless they get their way on spending cuts.

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