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Where Senate GOP stands on proposal for more coronavirus aid

It has been months since Congress passed a coronavirus relief bill into law. The extra $600 per week in unemployment benefits granted by an earlier piece of legislation expires this Friday, leaving millions of Americans in financial limbo. Though Senate Republicans unveiled their proposed bill on Monday, it's not clear it will garner enough support. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss.

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