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Can Senate GOP get the votes for tax and funding bills?

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Republicans need at least some Democratic votes to pass a government funding bill.

Republicans need at least some Democratic votes to pass a government funding bill by next week's deadline, but a morning tweet by President Trump prompted the Senate and House minority leaders to refuse a White House meeting. Meanwhile, the GOP also needs votes on tax reform, with key members undecided. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to take a closer look at the day’s developments.

11/28/2017

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