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Dr. John Lappie: Will the Senate Pass the SAVE Act?
Dr. John Lappie: Will the Senate Pass the SAVE Act?
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President Trump threatens not to sign any legislation that reaches his desk until the US Senate passes the SAVE Act. Will the US Senate ‘get rid’ of the filibuster? Oil prices are spiking due to the Iran conflict. How will this affect the 2026 Midterm Elections?

Plymouth State University, Dr. John Lappie joins us to discuss these issues, and joins host Jeff Chidester in lamenting Daylight Saving Time.

 

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