WASHINGTON — The second-ranking House Republican said Thursday that a looming partial government shutdown would be “stupid” but perhaps unavoidable if Democrats refuse to support President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall with Mexico. Even if House Republicans assemble enough votes to approve the wall, the plan probably will fail in the Senate, said Rep.
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