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Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., talks about efforts to avert a partial shutdown

By Leila Fadel
Published January 30, 2026 at 6:43 AM EST

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., ahead of a possible partial government shutdown Friday.

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Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.
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