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Infrastructure bill sees momentum but may face hurdles ahead

Infrastructure bill sees momentum but could still face hurdles ahead

8/2/2021

Infrastructure bill sees momentum but may face hurdles ahead

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Infrastructure bill sees momentum but could still face hurdles ahead

The long-awaited Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was officially introduced in the Senate Sunday night. The $1.2 trillion bill — over 2,700 pages long — is the product of weeks of negotiations among a bipartisan group of 10 senators and the White House. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest and follow the money.

8/2/2021

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