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On $3.5 Trillion Package, McConnell Meets Defeat — But the Fight’s Not Over
The Senate's passage of the reconciliation bill is a hopeful sign for a desperate country.
No Bipartisan Deal Without Reconciliation Bill, House Progressives Insist
Progressives likely have the votes to block the deal if it reaches the floor before passage of a reconciliation bill.
While Complaining About “Woke Politics,” Hawley Offers Critical Race Theory Ban
The senator is seeking reconciliation bill proposals like barring critical race theory in federal diversity training.
Senate Passes Infrastructure Bill With Some GOP Support. Don’t Get Too Excited.
"Infrastructure Week" is not eternal -- but it sure feels that way.
Fossil Fuel Companies Turn to “Green” Pipelines to Qualify for New Subsidies
With emission cuts on the horizon, the fossil fuel industry is working hard to stay in business.
McConnell Is Now Promising “Enormous” Debate Over Deficit Which He Helped Create
Now that Democrats are in charge, Mitch McConnell is happy to forget the $7.8 trillion deficit that Trump ran up.
Sanders Unveils Final $3.5T Reconciliation Package Alongside Infrastructure Bill
The bill includes provisions to lower the Medicare eligibility age and create a Civilian Climate Corps.
When Even the Conservative IEA Sounds an Alarm on Climate, the World Must Listen
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says governmental emission reduction pledges fall well short of what is required.
Republicans Balk at Infrastructure Adding to Deficit After Opposing Pay-Fors
Republicans have rejected proposals to tax corporations and the rich and a proposal to enforce tax law on the rich.
Should Progressives Oppose Infrastructure Deal If Reconciliation Is Blocked?
The $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill is making its way through the Senate this week.