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Democrats Find Crack In GOP's Filibuster Stonewall; Legislative Opportunity Doubles - Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow explains that while Democrats had previously expected to only have two opportunities to use the budge reconciliation process to get around Republican stonewalling, a new ruling by the Senate parliamentarian gives them two more opportunities beyond that. Aired on 04/05/2021.
Biden Accounts For 'Shadow Infrastructure' In New Plan; Terms Of Economy's Needs Redefined - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
Cecilia Rouse, chair of the Biden White House Council of Economic Advisers, talks with Rachel Maddow about the goals of President Biden's infrastructure plan, Republican intransigence, and how to get corporations to pay their fair share of taxes. Aired on 04/05/2021.
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Ty for the encouraging news! 
Quickly scanning the headlines, I first read "Democrats Find Crack In GOP's..." and my mind went to crack cocaine, and I expected to find a new tidbit about Gaetz and other lowlife Repukes. Took a few for me to realize it was a different kind of crack! 
I need more coffee this Tuesday morning! 