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Oct 2021
7m 3s

Another Critical Week for Biden

CNN
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It’s been talked about for months. But this week, President Joe Biden’s economic agenda might become a reality. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why Democrats are optimistic and what they’re still stuck on for the social spending bill. Will a framework be agreed upon? Will the bipartisan bill pass? These are all questions left unanswered days be ... Show More
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