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Despite razor-thin margin, House speaker is optimistic partial shutdown will end soon

Speaker Mike Johnson is voicing optimism that the House can quickly bring an end to the partial government shutdown, but he is dealing with a razor-thin majority and a restive GOP caucus.

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Claudia Grisales is a congressional reporter assigned to NPR's Washington Desk.
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A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.
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