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Sep 2021
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It’s Do-or-Die for Dems This Week

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President Biden might say he’s an optimist, but this week is likely to test that. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down why the future of Biden’s economic agenda remains uncertain... as Democrats are yet to reach an agreement on two key bills that are dependent on each other’s passing. At the same time, Congress must pass a bill to fund the government or a shutdown is imminent.

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