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Sen. Robert Menedez, D-N.J., speaks with reporters after attending a Congressional Hispanic Caucus meeting with White House Chief of Staff John Kelly on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

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Congressional Democrats on Wednesday dug in on their threats to reject any government funding bill that isn't paired with protection for thousands of young immigrants — a hard-line stance celebrated by liberal groups who have shrugged off risks of a government shutdown.

By STEVE PEOPLES & NICHOLAS RICCARDI, AP January 17, 2018