Sep 24, 2021

Deadlines tied to billions – and trillions – are closing in on Congress

A view of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images

Also today: We head to Germany, where elections for the next chancellor are taking place. The BBC checks in with the local business climate there to see where they stand on some of the issues that could affect them.

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Congress faces crucial deadlines

Lawmakers needs to consider funding for the Biden infrastructure plan and avoiding a shutdown.

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Germany's small businesses keeping an eye on election for chancellor

The BBC's Victoria Craig shares some details on what local businesses want to see out of the election.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

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