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4 main issues fueling debate over Biden infrastructure plan

4 main issues fueling Congressional debate over Biden's infrastructure plan

06/16/2021

PBS News Hour

4 main issues fueling debate over Biden infrastructure plan

Clip: 6/16/2021 | 4m 9sVideo has Closed Captions

4 main issues fueling Congressional debate over Biden's infrastructure plan

A new bipartisan Senate agreement on infrastructure has fueled debate among lawmakers around what the best avenue is to getting a deal. While Republicans consider a smaller scope bill, some Democrats nervous about losing key priorities are hoping to go it alone without Republican support. Lisa Desjardins explains how a debate over transportation, water, climate change and child care is in play.

06/16/2021

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