House conservatives say there are enough Republican opponents to reject GOP leaders’ plan to prevent government shutdown.

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Maybe time to consider euthanizing all the libertarians?  They are never going to change... WASHINGTON (AP) - House conservatives say there are enough Republican opponents to reject GOP leaders' plan to prevent government shutdown. — Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) January 17, 2018

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