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Newt's Old Allies Warn Against Shutdown

Former Speaker Newt Gingrich continues to defend the 1995 government shutdown. But many of his closest allies from that era see the episode as a mistake. Former Speaker Newt Gingrich is expected to announce a run for president soon, but if he is to continue to defend the government shutdown that …

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Written by Tim Mak on Wednesday March 2, 2011