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Ep. 6: Fights Over LGBT Issues Threaten Congress’ Spending Plans

The Week Ahead

Congress is wrestling with spending bills to fund the government by September 30, a goal likely to fall short. Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Budget Reporter Kellie Mejdrich explain why. Legal Affairs Writer Todd Ruger weighs in on the legal and cultural battles over transgender bathrooms.

 

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