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Borders, Bills & Burgers

The NPR Politics Podcast

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Navigating Political Challenges and International Pressure in Congress

The resolve of members in Congress supporting the passing of a bill has intensified. Leaders in Congress were pressured by global leaders at the Munich Security Conference to ensure funding for a cause. Despite Senate approval, internal politics are causing hurdles in the House, where several Republicans are reluctant to vote for the funding. However, there are sufficient votes in favor of the bill. The House Speaker is facing challenges in managing the opposition within his party. The White House is actively applying pressure on the Speaker to encourage hard votes for the greater global good.

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