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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(107,063 posts)
Tue Jul 20, 2021, 02:38 PM Jul 2021

Biden wants spending to boost economy, but GOP to block vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said his infrastructure and families agenda must be passed to sustain the economic momentum of his first six months in office, aiming to set the tone for a crucial week of congressional negotiations on the two bills.

But a Wednesday deadline set by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on the bipartisan infrastructure bill was in doubt as Republicans signaled they would block a procedural vote, for now, while details are still being worked out. Senators are wrangling over how to pay for the new spending in the $1 trillion package of highway, water system and other public works projects.

At the same time, Democrats are developing the particulars of a separate bill that would invest a stunning $3.5 trillion nationwide across Americans’ lives — with support for families, education, climate resiliency and other priorities that they aim to ultimately pass with solely Democratic support. Democrats hope to show progress on that bill before lawmakers leave Washington for their recess in August.

The legislative maneuvering marks a major test of Biden’s ability to deliver on a massive package of economic promises and reforms he made during his campaign. He’s been putting public pressure on lawmakers with a series of speeches highlighting the strengthening economy while emphasizing the need for further investment to continue that growth and to bolster the middle class. Biden’s top aides met with senators late Monday.

https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-business-government-and-politics-economy-dad4cc5994fa1aaa1005232e77b3efd8

Time to go it alone. Fuck the GOP.

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Biden wants spending to boost economy, but GOP to block vote (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2021 OP
GOP can only block the vote if "our" people continue to protect the Filibuster... lagomorph777 Jul 2021 #1
Update to RKP5637 Jul 2021 #2

lagomorph777

(30,613 posts)
1. GOP can only block the vote if "our" people continue to protect the Filibuster...
Tue Jul 20, 2021, 02:40 PM
Jul 2021

...instead of protecting America.

RKP5637

(67,030 posts)
2. Update to
Tue Jul 20, 2021, 02:41 PM
Jul 2021

"Senators are wrangling over how to pay for the new spending in the $1 trillion package of highway, water system and other public works projects."

UPDATED TO: ... GOP Senators are wrangling over how to funnel the new spending in the $1 trillion package of highway, water system and other public works projects into their pockets!!!

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