By Dominic Lau TOKYO (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar and Asian shares held steady on Tuesday as investors waited with bated breath just hours before a deadline that will see much of the U.S. government begin to shut down, which could crimp growth in the world's largest economy. U.S. President Barack Obama urged Republicans in Congress to reach an 11th-hour deal to avert any economic harm. A prolonged shutdown could have a major impact on the U.S. economy and consumer confidence. As many as 1 million federal employees could face unpaid furloughs. ...
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