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Granholm defends $2.3T infrastructure package

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Granholm defends $2.3T infrastructure package

Granholm defends $2.3T infrastructure package

On CNN’s State of the Union with Jake Tapper, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm responds to criticism from Republicans that President Biden’s plan goes well beyond just focusing on infrastructure.


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