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Reconciliation
Republicans Jeopardize Monday’s Infrastructure Deadline With More Demands
Republicans have been delaying the bill for months, despite having watered it down massively.
Sanders Touts Reconciliation Bill With Universal Pre-K and Guaranteed Sick Leave
“Now is the time” to pass the bill to address socioeconomic and climate issues facing the U.S., Sanders writes.
AOC Calls GOP Refusal to Advance Infrastructure Bill Tactics for “Killing Time”
Even Republicans who helped negotiate the infrastructure bill are set to vote no in a procedural vote on the proposal.
84 Democrats Sign Letter Demanding Civilian Climate Corps in Reconciliation Bill
Advocates have long sought the creation of a Civilian Climate Corps to tackle the climate crisis and create jobs.
Sanders Confirms Inclusion of Provisions of PRO Act in Reconciliation Bill
The PRO Act is a sweeping pro-union bill championed by the labor movement for its strong worker protections.
Sanders Calls $3.5 Trillion Reconciliation Bill a “Pivotal Moment” in History
Sanders characterized the new agreement as “the most significant piece of legislation ... since the Great Depression.”
Manchin Says He’s Open to Reconciliation But Wants Less Than Sanders’s Proposal
In a break from his usual bipartisan hang-ups, the West Virginia senator said he’d support the Democrats-only package.
Progressives Push Back on McConnell Effort to Sabotage Reconciliation Bill
“The last person who should have a say on our agenda is Senate MINORITY Leader Mitch McConnell,” Rep. Jayapal tweeted.
Sanders Says He’ll Reject Bipartisan Deal If It Excludes Progressive Priorities
“No reconciliation bill, no deal,” Sen. Bernie Sanders said Sunday.
Dems to Fill in Blanks of Centrist Infrastructure Deal With Reconciliation Bill
Senate centrists reached a tentative deal with the White House on infrastructure on Wednesday.