Lawmakers remain deadlocked ahead of midnight deadline to avoid a government shutdown | NYGazet

Democrats and Republicans have been unable to resolve an impasse over federal health care spending. The government will shut down at the end of the day Tuesday barring a last-minute breakthrough.

Congress seems to be careening toward a government shutdown, as Democratic and Republican leaders remain at an impasse over funding negotiations and expiring health care subsidies. The opportunity is dwindling for Congress to reach a deal before a mi... [6999 chars]