Senate Democrats announce deal on $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill

[Uncle Joe]

Washington — Democratic senators announced late Tuesday that they reached a deal on a $3.5 trillion infrastructure bill that they will attempt to pass through reconciliation, a process that will allow the legislation to be approved without any Republican votes. The bill is expected to include President Biden's "human" infrastructure priorities not covered by a bipartisan proposal, such as child care, health care, education and additional climate change-related provisions.

Mr. Biden will meet with Democrats at their luncheon Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced after the meeting between Democrats on the Senate Budget Committee on Tuesday. Schumer also said the bill will include an expansion of Medicare benefits to cover dental and vision, a priority for Budget Committee Chair Bernie Sanders.

"We are very proud of this plan. We know we have a long road to go. We're going to get this done for the sake of making average Americans' lives a whole lot better," Schumer said.

Sanders called the bill "the most significant piece of legislation passed since the Great Depression."

"This is a big deal," Sanders said.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/infrastructure-bills-senate-democrats-august-recess/

[questionseverything]

1. Does lowering age for medicare make it?

The dental and eyes are needed additions

[Uncle Joe]

2. I haven't seen any specifics other than this yet

and I agree,

[lagomorph777]

3. Very exciting!

Now, on to kill the Filibuster and save democracy. Please.

[Uncle Joe]

4. I agree lagomorph saving democracy would be a major plus

[msongs]

5. the link indicates a bipartisan component will be attached to the reconciliation bill nt

[wryter2000]

6. Is Manchin onboard with this?

I read here yesterday that he said he won't go for it unless it's paid for. I hope he said that before this was announced.