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The federal government was thrown into a shutdown with no easy endgame in sight. Democrats held firm Wednesday to their demands to salvage health care subsidies that President Donald Trump and Republican in Congress have refused to negotiate. The White House threatened mass layoffs of federal workers in a matter of days. No new talks were scheduled after the president failed this week to secure a deal with congressional leaders. Blame was being cast on all sides. A vote to end the government shutdown has failed.

Hanover Township home serves up fright for Halloween

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One house in Hanover Township is serving up a full fright fest for Halloween.

From skeletons climbing out of graves to a giant horned beast guarding the yard, there's no shortage of spooky sights there.

Old Forge home transformed into Halloween attraction

Bright purple and orange lights set the scene, while glowing tombstones remind visitors that the dead won't stay buried for long.

A towering skeleton looms over the porch, while creepy creatures and haunted dolls keep watch from every corner.

Senate stalemate means shutdown is certain

(WBRE/WYOU) — The federal government will officially be shutting down starting at 12:00 a.m. On Tuesday, 28/22 News got both sides of the debate, including the plea from a local congressman.

Since Senate Democrats and Republicans have failed to reach an agreement on a bill to extend current federal funding levels, the government is now facing a shutdown.

Just after 8:00 p.m., Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed a government shutdown is unavoidable.

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