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The US shutdown enters another day. Moderates on both sides of the aisle are exploring ways to strike a deal to reopen the government. The senators’ ideas include a shorter stopgap bill than the seven-week extension provided in the bill that was passed in the House of Representatives, combined with possible assurances that Republicans are willing to compromise on health insurance subsidies. These bipartisan discussions have yet to yield any tangible results, though.