Across America, Walmart is helping small and medium-sized businesses grow.

The retailer's $350 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing supports businesses like

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Learn how Walmart's commitment to products made, grown, or assembled in America

is fueling America's workforce by visiting walmart.com slash America at work.

Kate's just off to work after sleeping in the best bed in the business.

And my word, doesn't she look ready for anything?

Something about her smile is just brighter. Her eyes seem glintier, and she just feels so

much more katier. Of course, it's no surprise really, because last night she slept at Premier Inn,

and she got up to 15% off with Business Booker. You better sleep for your money. Premier Inn, and she got up to 15% off with business booker.

Get better sleep for your money.

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T's and C's apply.

Good morning, I'm Jake Sherman, and welcome to The Daily Punch, brought to you by Punchball News.

It's Wednesday, December 15th, 2021.

Let's get into the mix.

Here are your Washington headlines for the day. Number one,

now what? Number two, the 2022 congressional schedule. Number three, a big lobbying shop holding company

is going public. And let's get into the mix. The house is out until January 10th. The house has cleared

the debt ceiling, $2.5 trillion, meant to bring the country, allow the

country to borrow money until after the midterm elections, until 2023. And the Senate will vote

on the National Defense Authorization Act and confirm two more judges. And then what?

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