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Megabill Wrangling, State Of Democracy Poll, USAID Ends

Megabill Wrangling, State Of Democracy Poll, USAID Ends

Up First from NPR · NPR

July 1, 202514m 28s

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Show Notes

Republican leaders must find a fragile balance in the reconciliation bill between making deep cuts and protecting programs for the vulnerable. Also, an overwhelming majority of Americans say democracy is under serious threat, and USAID officially ends today.

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