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Sep 2021
8m 18s

Drama Over Debt & Deadlines

CNN
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It’s a classic political battle between Republicans and Democrats on the Hill today, as the deadline to fund the government is looming. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the drama surrounding the must-pass spending bill… and why a government shutdown might be on the horizon. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi must tackle all this as her date to vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill in the House is quickly approaching.

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