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National Archives letter sheds new light

The Lead with Jake Tapper

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The American Rescue Plan and the Interastructure Bill

At least 11 republican members of congres who voted against the interastructure bill turned around and bragged about securing funds that they voted against. Florida senator rick scott did the same thing when he went to tour a new embankment in the everglades. At least ten republicans who voted no on the omnibus spending bill then took credit for funding. The larger point you cant have it both ways. No one likes everything in a big piece of legislation, but you got a vote, and then you got to stand by your vote.

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