Tussling Dems tumble toward deal on Biden's economic plans
3 years, 2 months ago

Tussling Dems tumble toward deal on Biden's economic plans

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A look at Democrats' bumpy path ahead following another tumultuous week of trying to pull their agenda through a Congress divided so tightly that they'll need almost unanimous support to smash through united Republican opposition: LIKELY VICTORY IN SIGHT Though its final shape is still being negotiated, Biden bowed to Democrats' handful of stubborn moderates demanding that he cut his 10-year, $3.5 trillion package of social and environment programs in half. MODERATES SAY PROGRESSIVES DOING DAMAGE Biden held a private pep rally with House Democrats Thursday at the Capitol, pleading, “I need you to help me" on both bills. “We need a couple senators to understand that Joe Biden’s the president, and I think we’ll be in a better place," said Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., a progressive leader. “The president’s poll numbers are going to go up the minute we deliver” legislation bolstering education, climate and other programs, said Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., who leads the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

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Strange Bedfellows: Congressional Progressives Give Biden Critical Backup In Hour Of Need
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Strange Bedfellows: Congressional Progressives Give Biden Critical Backup In Hour Of Need

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Left-wing members of Congress are hardly afraid to break publicly with Joe Biden. “I’m actually somewhat pleasantly surprised that progressives aren’t trying to score quick media victories” by crusading for Biden’s exit, said Bhaskar Sunkara, the president of The Nation, a progressive magazine. Progressive lawmakers’ reticence to come out against Biden reflects an appreciation of the grave …

GOP conservatives shutter House to protest McCarthy-Biden debt deal, setting up next budget brawl
1 year, 7 months ago

GOP conservatives shutter House to protest McCarthy-Biden debt deal, setting up next budget brawl

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In fallout from the debt ceiling deal, Speaker Kevin McCarthy is suddenly confronting a new threat to his power as angry hard-right conservatives bring the House chamber to a halt, reviving their displeasure over the compromise struck with President Joe Biden and demanding deeper spending cuts ahead. It’s all setting the stage for a potentially disastrous showdown ahead, …

‘It Rewards The Hostage-Taking’: Progressives Fume At Biden's Deal With GOP
1 year, 7 months ago

‘It Rewards The Hostage-Taking’: Progressives Fume At Biden's Deal With GOP

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Progressive lawmakers are seething at President Joe Biden’s deal with House Republicans for raising the debt ceiling, warning that it could normalize taking the nation’s economy hostage for years to come. The Republicans are demanding changes that they cannot get through the ordinary democratic process because they’re not supported by the American people.” “The minute …

House approves Biden’s social spending plan
3 years, 1 month ago

House approves Biden’s social spending plan

LA Times  

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, with, from left, House Rules Committee Chairman Jim McGovern, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal and Rep. Katherine Clark the assistant speaker, speaks to reporters after the House approved the Democrats’ social and environment bill on Friday. Still, the social spending bill — which Democrats call “Build Back Better” — would advance numerous priorities …

Dems end deadlock, House hands Biden infrastructure win
3 years, 2 months ago

Dems end deadlock, House hands Biden infrastructure win

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House approved a $1 trillion package of road and other infrastructure projects late Friday after Democrats resolved a months-long standoff between progressives and moderates, notching a victory that President Joe Biden and his party had become increasingly anxious to claim. But in an evening breakthrough brokered by Biden and House leaders, five moderates later agreed to back …

Biden’s big bill on brink of House votes, but fights remain
3 years, 2 months ago

Biden’s big bill on brink of House votes, but fights remain

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democrats in the House appear on the verge of advancing President Joe Biden’s $1.85 trillion-and-growing domestic policy package alongside a companion $1 trillion infrastructure bill in what would be a dramatic political accomplishment — if they can push it to passage. After months of negotiations, House passage of the big bill would be a crucial step, sending to …

Rattled Democrats reckon with bruising results in VA, NJ
3 years, 2 months ago

Rattled Democrats reckon with bruising results in VA, NJ

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A bruising loss and an unexpectedly close call in two statewide elections sent Democrats scrambling for answers and calling for new strategies Wednesday, as they worked to unstick a stalled legislative agenda that has exposed deep divisions ahead of critical midterm elections. “We’re not broken, we’re just not finished,” said Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-N.Y., who heads the …

Democrats Say They're Close To A Build Back Better Deal — Except For Huge Outstanding Issues
3 years, 2 months ago

Democrats Say They're Close To A Build Back Better Deal — Except For Huge Outstanding Issues

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Democrats say they’re really close to voting on the Build Back Better Act in the House, just as soon as they finish up a few outstanding issues. “I wouldn’t be having them if they weren’t significant.” House progressives blocked a vote on a bipartisan infrastructure bill last week, saying they wouldn’t support the bill until …

Manchin wavers on Biden's plan, Democrats vow to push ahead
3 years, 2 months ago

Manchin wavers on Biden's plan, Democrats vow to push ahead

The Independent  

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Manchin rebuffs progressives, wavers on Biden's big package
3 years, 2 months ago

Manchin rebuffs progressives, wavers on Biden's big package

The Independent  

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Joe Biden Pitches House Democrats On Social Spending Deal
3 years, 2 months ago

Joe Biden Pitches House Democrats On Social Spending Deal

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― President Joe Biden presented House Democrats with the contours of a $1.75 trillion deal on his social spending and climate package on Thursday, aiming to convince wary lawmakers to vote on his bipartisan infrastructure bill by the end of the week. “I don’t think it’s hyperbole to say that the House and Senate majorities and …

Biden unveils a smaller spending framework. But not all Democrats are onboard
3 years, 2 months ago

Biden unveils a smaller spending framework. But not all Democrats are onboard

NPR  

Biden unveils a smaller spending framework. But not all Democrats are onboard Enlarge this image toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP Andrew Harnik/AP House Democrats are racing to resolve an internal battle over the process for passing trillions of dollars in spending after a personal plea from President Biden for members of his party to unite behind a $1.75 trillion social spending …

Biden and Democrats unveil $1.85-trillion plan for social and climate change programs
3 years, 2 months ago

Biden and Democrats unveil $1.85-trillion plan for social and climate change programs

LA Times  

President Biden and Speaker Nancy Pelosi after Thursday’s House Democratic Caucus meeting, where Biden urged party members to back his “Build Back Better” plan. After months of negotiation, President Biden and Democratic leaders on Thursday released the framework of a $1.85-trillion bill that would reform the nation’s social programs and attempt to address the climate crisis. Biden told House Democrats …

In budget turning point, Biden conceding smaller price tag
3 years, 3 months ago

In budget turning point, Biden conceding smaller price tag

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats’ push for a 10-year, $3.5 trillion package of social and environmental initiatives has reached a turning point, with the president repeatedly conceding that the measure will be considerably smaller and pivotal lawmakers flashing potential signs of flexibility. It’s going to be less than that.” Asked how he would trim $1 trillion from …

Vote delayed, Democrats struggle to save Biden $3.5T bill
3 years, 3 months ago

Vote delayed, Democrats struggle to save Biden $3.5T bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Despite a long night of frantic negotiations, Democrats were unable late Thursday to reach an immediate deal to salvage President Joe Biden’s $3.5 trillion government overhaul, forcing leaders to call off promised votes on a related public works bill. With Biden working the phones and top White House officials shuttling at the Capitol, talk swirled of the Democratic …

Moderates Bring House To Standstill In Biden Budget Clash
3 years, 4 months ago

Moderates Bring House To Standstill In Biden Budget Clash

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Confronting moderates, House Democratic leaders tried to muscle President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle, working overnight to ease an intraparty showdown that risks upending their domestic infrastructure agenda. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi leaves a Democratic caucus meeting at the Capitol on August 23, 2021 in Washington, D.C. Kevin Dietsch via Getty …

Biden Meets Dems At Capitol To Firm Up Support For Reconciliation Package
3 years, 5 months ago

Biden Meets Dems At Capitol To Firm Up Support For Reconciliation Package

Huff Post  

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14: President Biden is on the Hill to discuss with Senate Democrats the $3.5 trillion reconciliation package they have reached overnight that would expand Medicare benefits, boost federal safety net programs and combat climate change. Drew Angerer via Getty Images WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden stepped up his bid to push his multitrillion-dollar domestic plans through …

Congress OKs $1.9T virus relief bill in win for Biden, Dems
3 years, 9 months ago

Congress OKs $1.9T virus relief bill in win for Biden, Dems

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A Congress riven along party lines has approved the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, as President Joe Biden and Democrats claimed a major triumph on legislation marshaling the government’s spending might against twin pandemic and economic crises that have upended a nation. “Today we have a decision to make of tremendous consequence,” said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, …

Congress OKs $1.9T virus relief bill in win for Biden, Dems
3 years, 9 months ago

Congress OKs $1.9T virus relief bill in win for Biden, Dems

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A Congress riven along party lines approved the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Wednesday, as President Joe Biden and Democrats claimed a major triumph on legislation marshaling the government’s spending might against twin pandemic and economic crises that have upended a nation. “Today we have a decision to make of tremendous consequence,” said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, …

Biden urges pandemic relief compromise, testing his faith in bipartisanship
4 years, 1 month ago

Biden urges pandemic relief compromise, testing his faith in bipartisanship

LA Times  

President-elect Joe Biden is trying to help break a months-long deadlock in Congress over a new installment of pandemic relief, testing his aspiration to preside over a new era of bipartisan cooperation in Washington, even before he takes office. Biden seized Friday on a grim new report on unemployment to amplify his call for Congress to act on a bipartisan …

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