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A run for its money: funding crunches in Congress

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Navigating Economic Challenges and Legislative Ambitions

This chapter explores the hurdles facing the Biden administration in implementing the Build Back Better Act, particularly in the context of economic crises and midterm elections. It discusses the necessity for the Democrats to showcase economic progress to mitigate Republican criticisms and to successfully push their legislative agenda.

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