It happened. It finally happened. Though Republicans tried to stand in the way of Democrats’ efforts to pass a massive climate change bill, thanks to a tie-breaking vote by Vice President Kamala Harris, the legislation now heads to the House. The bill, the Inflation Reduction Act, if put into law …
Read More »'It's Dead': Joe Manchin Lobs Another F-You at Build Back Better
Joe Manchin has shoveled another heap of dirt on President Biden’s Build Back Better social spending agenda. “What Build Back Better bill?” he said on Tuesday when reporters asked about him about the legislation. “I don’t know what you guys are talking about.” “No, no, no, no,” Manchin added when …
Read More »House Democrats Pass Historic Build Back Better Social Spending and Climate Bill
The House of Representatives on Friday morning passed the Build Back Better bill. The legislation, which would significantly expand the social safety net and address the climate crisis, includes provisions to reduce the cost of child care, create more affordable housing, and expand access to health care. The bill now …
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