Did Republicans learn their lesson from the government shutdown?

This could happen all over again in three months

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The first government shutdown in 17 years is finally over. Shortly after midnight, President Barack Obama signed a bill that would reopen the government and extend the debt ceiling, ending more than two weeks of drama — thanks, in part, to the 87 House Republicans who voted with Democrats to pass it.

But don't expect to never hear the phrases "debt ceiling" or "government shutdown" again.

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Keith Wagstaff is a staff writer at TheWeek.com covering politics and current events. He has previously written for such publications as TIME, Details, VICE, and the Village Voice.