Democrats pushed a $3.5 trillion, 10-year bill strengthening social safety net and climate programs through the House Budget Committee, but one Democrat voted “no,” illustrating the challenges party leaders face in winning the near unanimity they’ll need to push the sprawling package through Congress. Moderate Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., joined all 16 Republicans on the Budget committee in opposing the legislation. His objections included one that troubles many Democrats: a reluctance to back a bill with provisions that would later be dropped by the Senate.With some moderates opposing for some reasons, others believing it is too expensive, and progressives still playing games, one has to wonder if there really are enough votes in the House to pass it. We already know that the Senate is at least two votes shy and the House only has a handful of votes to spare. It would appear at this point that the 3.5 trillion has a snowball's chance in hell of making it to Joe Biden's desk to sign.
Sunday, September 26, 2021
Will 3.5 trillion spending monstrosity even pass the House?
Panel OKs Dems’ $3.5T bill, crunch time for Biden agenda
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Roger , why is Traitor Joe and his Ilk not paying the $5.3 Trillion?
Your Socialist Team was given everything.
The US House , US Senate and US President was installed, so why the inability to get it done?
It would appear at this point that the 3.5 trillion has a snowball's chance in hell of making it to Joe Biden's desk to sign.
Don't underestimate Pelosi at your cost.
It's a difficult task for the President but...
The reconciliation bill addresses both ends of the spectrum. It forces the super-rich to contribute to the treasury and common good while also reducing or eliminating costs for middle- and low-income Americans. In other words, this was part of Biden’s mandate (to the extent he had one) and contributes to his effort to make certain that democracy works for the average person.
If the great challenge of our age, as Biden says, is between authoritarianism and democracy, then reducing inequality and the influence and power of the wealthy is essential. Call it an antidote to resentment and raging right-wing faux populism.
Jennifer Rubin drives you crazy mothrf***r.
Tax increases on the super rich is popular with most Americans.
I've been watching football games but I found this on ABC news.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., may not bring the bipartisan infrastructure bill to the House floor Monday as she had previously committed to, she said Sunday.
"I'm never bringing to the floor a bill that doesn't have the votes," Pelosi told ABC "This Week" anchor George Stephanopoulos, adding it could be
"You cannot choose the date," Pelosi said. "You have to go when you have the votes in a reasonable time, and we will."
Pelosi had previously agreed to put the bipartisan infrastructure bill on the floor to be considered by Sept. 27, after moderates in her caucus demanded a vote.
Biden tries to salvage agenda threatened by Democratic infighting
Still, she said of the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, "Let me just say, we're going to pass the bill this week."
House progressives have warned leadership they will not vote on the bipartisan bill until the larger $3.5 trillion human infrastructure bill is also ready for a vote. Pelosi acknowledged, "In order to move forward, we have to build consensus."
Pelosi said the price tag for that larger bill could drop in negotiations with concessions.
"I know the budget committee passed a resolution calling for $3.5 trillion, but it sounds like you acknowledge that the final number is going to be somewhat smaller than that," Stephanopoulos pressed.
"Yeah, I mean, that seems self-evident," Pelosi responded.
She will get both sides of the Democratic caucus and pass two bills.
Don't underestimate Pelosi at your cost.
The resident self described genius forgets again about that pesky thing called the Senate and the fact that a bill has to pass "BOTH" chambers to get to the President's desk.
The resident self described genius forgets again about that pesky thing called the Senate and the fact that a bill has to pass "BOTH" chambers to get to the President's desk.
Details, details, details...
LOL.
Details, details, details...
Sounds like Pelosi is going to end up folding like a cheap lawn chair... and sucking Joe Manchin's balls in the process! Look for 3.5 to end up being whatever it is that Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema want it to be... if they even want it passed at this time.
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