WASHINGTON — Mike Johnson is the speaker of a House that is no longer in session.

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House members' absence during the government shutdown is creating a political dilemma for Republican Speaker Mike Johnson and is testing his leadership

The Louisiana congressman sent members home three weeks ago, and they haven't been back in working session since

Johnson says the House already did its job, passing a bill to fund the government

Johnson blames Democrats in the Senate, which is also controlled by Republicans; Democrats want health care funds for insurance subsidies that are set to expire

The Republican leader sent lawmakers home three weeks ago after the House approved a bill to fund the federal government. And they haven't been back in working session since.

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