Sunday Breakfast Menu, Sept. 29

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The deadline for what would be the first federal government shutdown in 17 years is fast approaching, with House Republicans demanding a delay of President Obama’s new health care law as the only option for keeping the government funded past 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday. Members from both parties will appear on this week’s Sunday talk shows to discuss the next step.

NBC’s “Meet the Press” will air an exclusive interview with Senator Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas, in the wake of his 21-hour speech on the Senate floor railing against the Affordable Care Act.

Another outspoken opponent of the health care law, Senator Rand Paul, Republican of Kentucky, will discuss the fight that threatens to halt government operations, on CBS’s “Face the Nation.” Senator Richard J. Durbin, Democrat of Illinois, Representative Marsha Blackburn, Republican of Tennessee, and Representative Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, will appear on the program as well.

CNN’s “State of the Union” will turn to the Republican leadership for answers on how to handle the spending dispute, with Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Republican of Washington and one of Speaker John A. Boehner’s top deputies, speaking on raising the nation’s debt limit and infighting within her party. Senator John Barrasso, Republican of Wyoming, and Howard Dean, the former Democratic Party chairman and Vermont governor - both doctors - will discuss the politics and practicality of implementing the law.

The conversation on practicality will continue on “Fox News Sunday” as Senator Mike Lee, Republican of Utah, and Senator Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virginia, debate whether President Obama’s signature legislation can work, and whether any of its risks are worth closing the government over. Representative Kevin McCarthy of California, the House majority whip, will also be featured on the show to discuss Republican strategy.

ABC’s “This Week” will feature former President Bill Clinton, who will weigh in on the budget battles and his work with the Clinton Global Initiative. Later, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif of Iran will delve into his recent meeting with Secretary of State John Kerry and the latest talks over Iran’s nuclear program.

“Enfoque” on Telemundo will devote its entire program to the new health care law with a special analysis on the impact and scope of the legislation. Mr. Kaine will break down benefits of the program, while Santiago Lucero of Covered California and Ed Gómez of Houston Area Community Services explain what consumers need to know about registering for the new plan. Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, will also be on to discuss his party’s stance on immigration reform and providing a path to citizenship.

The topic of immigration reform will extend to Univision’s “Al Punto” with Representative Jeff Denham, Republican of California, and Representative Joe Garcia, Democrat of Florida, on to discuss the prospect of comprehensive changes. There will also be a sit down with President Otto Pérez Molina of Guatemala, about his proposal to legalize drugs.

Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, will be on Bloomberg’s “Political Capital” offering more insight on the debt ceiling debate, and Mr. Durbin will be on the network’s “Capitol Gains” program discussing his predictions on who will be chosen to lead the Federal Reserve.

Energy Secretary Ernest J. Moniz will discuss United States energy policy on C-SPAN’s “Newsmakers.”