Two House Republicans Open to Working With Democrats to Avoid Government Shutdown
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Two House Republicans say they may work with Democrats on funding the government if GOP fails to unify.
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Reps. Marc Molinaro and Mike Lawler open to discharge petition to force vote on short-term funding.
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Discharge petition requires majority of House signatures, takes time, so not an option before Sept. 30 shutdown.
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Molinaro tried to broker framework to move GOP appropriations bills, appeal to ideological ends of party.
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Democratic leaders downplay prospects of discharge petition resolving impasse; GOP border measures could lose Dem votes.
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