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Reconciled to it: America’s stimulus bill

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Navigating the Stimulus Landscape

This chapter explores America's stimulus bill, which included $1,400 checks and significant public health funding, while detailing the political maneuvering within the Senate. It highlights the challenges Democrats faced in achieving unanimous support amidst Republican opposition and discusses the implications of the bill for future governance and legislation. The chapter also examines potential future initiatives, including a planned infrastructure bill, against a backdrop of ongoing partisan divides.

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