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On the recordOctober 6, 2021
I just want to say a few words about some of what`s going on. As chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, I want to say a few words about the $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill that a number of us are fighting for.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont
Source
msnbc.com

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Senator Sanders discusses the $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill and emphasizes the need for clarity from Senator Manchin regarding his objections.

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