Senate Dems Threaten Government Shutdown Over Miners Benefits

A must-pass spending bill hit a snag Thursday as some Senate Democrats are banding together against the legislation unless a year-long protection for miners health care benefits is included. How exactly they plan to ensure the miner's get the benefits is still unclear....
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