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CAVE: Democrats Abandon Shutdown, Agree To McConnell Plan In Exchange For … Nothing

Emily Zanotti

Democrats caved to pressure to end the shutdown Monday and voted to reopen the federal government, having gained nothing from three days of hostage-holding over immigration reform.

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) confirmed the fold in a sad press conference held just following the vote.

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