Manchin 3.5T bill pause

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The Spin


Left narrative

The funding is for urgently needed physical and social infrastructure.

Right narrative

The funding bill is loaded with provisions that have nothing to do with infrastructure, and it will spike inflation and national debt.


Go Deeper

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