The full U.S. government shutdown caused by a funding lapse on Oct. 1 officially came to an end on Wednesday. A bill to reopen passed in the House and was sent to the White House for President Donald Trump’s signature. It’s a significant win in terms of getting federal workers paid and getting food stamps out, but it’s also a blow to Democrats – now saddled with infighting over a decision by some members to back the bill. Reggie Cecchini has the latest.
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