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U.S. House on the cusp of passing Build Back Better bill

The U.S. House of Representatives is on the cusp of passing President Joe Biden's sweeping Build Back Better legislation. The $1.7 trillion bill would touch everything from child care to health care to climate change. While Democrats are ready to vote yes, Republicans are lining up in opposition. Lisa Desjardins reports.

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