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In reply to the discussion: NBC News: Speaker Pelosi told members of House Democratic leadership they will NOT leave Washington [View all]The Dems are their own worst enemy here. There is always a new excuse to oppose legislation with any hope of improving the lives of ordinary citizens that might take even a penny out of the pockets of the rich and powerful. Again, you have to wonder just how sweet the deals are in the BIF bill to get it passed so easily WITHOUT reconciliation.
And the CBO won't say the bill is paid for.
https://www.jacobinmag.com/2021/11/congressional-budget-office-reconciliation-bbb-gottheimer-dems
Apparently, collecting hundreds of billions in unpaid taxes doesn't count as revenue.
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NBC News: Speaker Pelosi told members of House Democratic leadership they will NOT leave Washington [View all]
demmiblue
Nov 2021
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Thanks for making sure the OP got a kick.We cover a lot of time zones at DU, & it went up before 5am
Hekate
Nov 2021
#22
Manchin and Sinema are not blocking a vote in the House, and we should be reminded....
George II
Nov 2021
#4
Bills should be voted on individually. The House did what it SHOULD have done
oldsoftie
Nov 2021
#30
Bad choice of words. "EVERYTHING" should never be used when referring to ANY bill!
oldsoftie
Nov 2021
#35
Not sure if the matters since Manchin/Sinema will hold it up in senate. Nt
helpisontheway
Nov 2021
#10