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Sen. Chris Murphy says he supports Schumer as leader but Democrats need to change their ‘tactics’
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) says Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) “can lead this caucus” but Democrats “need to have a conversation” about standing up to Republicans more effectively.NBC News - 19h -
Senate Democrats leery of blocking GOP bill fear shutdown politics have changed
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Shutdown 'would have sent message' that Democrats won't be 'bullied' by Trump, Sen. Murphy says
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Defiant Democrats say they won’t support GOP funding bill
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Some Senate Democrats split over spending bill to avert government shutdown
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Trump: Government shutdown would be 'purely on the Democrats'
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Sen. Slotkin says Democrats and Republicans ‘need to do better and act like adults’: Full interview
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Arizona Democrats say they'll vote against GOP bill to avert shutdown
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Democrats react to Schumer supporting Republican push to avoid a government shutdown
Democratic lawmakers are reacting to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer planning to vote to keep the government funded through a continuing resolution presented by Republicans in Congress. CBS ...CBS News - 2d
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