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August 25, 2021

House Democrats Approve $3.5 Trillion Budget Resolution
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On Capitol Hill, the Democratic-led House has approved a $3.5 trillion
budget resolution to vastly expand the social safety net and combat the
climate crisis. Not a single Republican voted to move the process
forward. In a deal to win support from conservative Democrats, House
Speaker Nancy Pelosi agreed to set a September 27 deadline to vote on a
separate bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. Many progressive
lawmakers are demanding a vote on the $3.5 trillion plan prior to the
bipartisan infrastructure deal.


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