Shutdowns are a normal part of the constitutional process, with 12 shutdowns under Democratic House Speaker Tip ONeill and two during his own speakership.
Co-host on CNN's "Crossfire"
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Subjects: federal-budget,history,punditsSpeaker: newt-gingrichSpeaker Job Title: Co-host on CNN's "Crossfire"Party affiliation: republican