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00:02Goldman Sachs economists said the October 15th military payday could force Washington to end
00:07the ongoing government shutdown by mid-October, according to CNBC, for reciting growing political
00:12pressure to avoid missed paychecks for 1.3 million active-duty troops as a potential catalyst for
00:18compromise. Prediction markets such as Polymarkets show a 71% chance the shutdown continues beyond
00:23October 14th. President Donald Trump warned that temporary furloughs could become permanent if no
00:29deal is reached. Goldman Sachs said pressure may push both parties towards a deal, but if troops
00:33are paid despite the funding lapse, few other events would force an end in the shutdown.
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