U.S. Republicans voice little appetite for new shutdown fight

By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Republican conservatives who took a hard line in the fight over October's government shutdown are voicing little appetite for another standoff over an approaching January 15 funding deadline for federal agencies. Two things are different this time around, say conservatives in the House of Representatives. Republicans are now gleefully watching the healthcare law's struggles and many believe it will collapse without much further prodding. They are also expressing confidence they will not have to face a difficult choice from current budget talks, and believe that lead Republican negotiator Paul Ryan will not cut a deal that raises tax revenue.

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