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Sep 2021
7m 19s

Make-or-Break to “Build Back Better”

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It’s full speed ahead for President Biden and Democrats, as they juggle multiple priorities at once. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the latest on where negotiations stand on passing the $3.5T budget resolution bill as deadlines to pass that and the bipartisan bill are quickly approaching. Plus, the House Speaker reassured Americans that the government will be funded by September 30th... with or without Republicans.

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