Good evening. It appears likely now that barring a big last minute change, large portions of the federal government will shut down tonight at midnight eastern time. The first time in 17 years. The simplest way to put it is this. The republican controlled house is passing bills, the democratically controlled senate keeps rejecting. Will keep operating while stopping aspect of the Health Care Law. Thats where we are. Live pictures tonight show both ends of this drama in washington. This is in the hands of congress which now enjoys a 10 Approval Rating from the American People in the latest polls. This will be a long night, and a lot of Government Services appear poised to go away at least temporarily. Its where we begin tonight with nbcs chuck todd. Hes on the white house lawn. Chuck, good evening. Reporter good evening, brian. No chance of becoming law. It includes some provision on the Health Care Law is that Senate Democrats and the president have said are dead on arrival. When this c
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