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Good morning. I spent the weekend in Arizona, soaking up the sun that I’ll dearly miss during the next few months of Chicago winter. I always feel lucky when I’m sitting by the pool with a spicy margarita in hand, but I felt especially lucky (and a little bit guilty) knowing that thousands of Americans had their flights cancelled due to the ongoing government shutdown.

I’m writing this on Wednesday evening, day 43 of the federal impasse—the longest in history. By the time you’re reading this on Thursday morning, it could be over. For the first time since September 19, our representatives are in the House right now to debate a funding deal that would end th

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