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Build Back Better Act
Corporate Dem Tom Suozzi Wants Tax Cuts for Rich Jammed Into Build Back Better
Representative Suozzi aims to push through a tax break that favors wealthy homeowners in a handful of states.
Ocasio-Cortez Slams Right-Wing Democrats for Watering Down Build Back Better Act
The lawmaker warned of dire consequences for the U.S. and the Democratic Party if the reconciliation bill isn’t passed.
AOC Warns We May Lock in US Emissions If Build Back Better Fails
This comes as the Senate-approved bipartisan bill passed the House after 13 Republicans crossed the aisle to support it.
Pelosi and Biden Acquiesce to Party’s Right Wing With Infrastructure Bill Vote
Progressives argued that the move opens the door for right-wing Dems to further weaken, or abandon, the budget bill.
Right-Wing Democrats Tout Wealthy Tax Cut While Waffling on Reconciliation Vote
On Thursday, House Democrats modified a tax proposal to give wealthy taxpayers more leeway.
Corporate News Conveniently Piles Blame for Virginia on Progressives
In the aftermath of Virginia, congressional progressives were offered once again as a scapegoat for Democratic failure.
Democrats Add Weaker Paid Leave and Drug Pricing Plans Back Into Reconciliation
Paid leave may not make it into the final bill, as the measure still faces staunch opposition from Sen. Joe Manchin.
GOP Moans Over Delay on $778B for Defense While Denouncing “Tax-and-Spend” Bill
With four weeks left on the congressional calendar, the defense budget is sure to pass, as it always does.
Sanders Slams Democrats’ Tax Break for the Wealthy as “Beyond Unacceptable”
The SALT cap repeal is a gift to the richest 1 percent and would be the costliest proposal in the reconciliation bill.
Sanders Slams Manchin’s Hypocrisy on Infrastructure Bill, Which Adds to Deficit
Manchin said on Monday that the reconciliation bill may be too expensive for him to support.