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Nov 2021
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Manchin Hits The Breaks On Biden Bill

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Sen. Joe Manchin said he won't support the $1.75 trillion social safety net expansion bill Democrats are negotiating citing concerns the bill could cause inflation and increase the national debt. Although progressives in the House say they will vote for the packages, it is unclear if President Biden can get his agenda through congress without Sen. Manchin’s support.

A close gubernatorial race in Virginia continues between Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin as the candidates make their closing arguments ahead of Tuesday’s statewide election. What do the tightening polls say about the future of American politics?

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