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U.S. House on the cusp of passing Build Back Better bill

With House on the cusp of passing Build Back Better bill, big Senate fight expected

Aired 11/18/2021

PBS News Hour

U.S. House on the cusp of passing Build Back Better bill

Clip: 11/18/2021 | 4m 28sVideo has Closed Captions

With House on the cusp of passing Build Back Better bill, big Senate fight expected

The U.S. House of Representatives is on the cusp of passing President Joe Biden's sweeping Build Back Better legislation. The $1.7 trillion bill would touch everything from child care to health care to climate change. While Democrats are ready to vote yes, Republicans are lining up in opposition. Lisa Desjardins reports.

Aired 11/18/2021

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