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Sep 2021
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What seems to be certain in Washington today is that lawmakers are addressing funding the government and raising the debt ceiling. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what isn’t so certain–where Democrats stand on passing President Biden’s Build Back Better legislative agenda. You’ll hear mostly from lawmakers today on where things stand on thos ... Show More
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