With the government teetering on the brink of a shutdown, Democrat and Republican leaders are caught in a heated blame game. Two proposals failed in the Senate, preventing a compromise to avert a funding lapse. Republicans advocate for a "clean" budget extension, while Democrats demand the reversal of health care cuts and permanent Obamacare tax credits. Accusations fly as leaders refuse to engage in bipartisan dialogue, each side preparing to point fingers if the government grinds to a halt. Deseret News congressional correspondent Cami Mondeaux breaks down everything you need to know.
