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President Biden signed the bipartisan, $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill into law on Monday.

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from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Public health officials say if you think you might have the coronavirus, then stay home. But that can mean a loss of income, which many people likely can’t afford.

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from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

While Trump cuts environmental protections, Democrats debate climate change -- when reporters give them a chance. CNN didn’t ask until the second half of the latest debate.

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