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Jan 2022
10m 33s

Gut Check on Biden’s First Year

CNN
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President Joe Biden was inaugurated exactly a year ago today. Biden admitted yesterday it’s been a challenging year, but one with “enormous progress” too. Do Americans agree? Do Democrats? We know how Republicans feel... CNN Congressional Reporter Daniella Diaz breaks down key challenges Biden’s faced this year:  Covid-19, his domestic agenda, the economy, f ... Show More
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