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House passes $2 trillion spending package that aims to expand social programs, combat climate change washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2021…
The measure sets aside in some cases historic sums to aid workers, families and businesses, seeking to rewire the very fabric of an economy still recovering from the financial devastation wrought by the coronavirus pandemic. washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2021…
The bill is now headed to the Senate, where moderates including Sen. Joe Manchin III long have harbored skepticism about its price tag and policy scope — and could further seek to pare back its provisions. washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2021…
The Biden administration and other supporters of the bill’s health-care components say it would bring about the most significant expansion of affordable care since a previous Democratic Congress passed the Affordable Care Act 11 years ago. washingtonpost.com/health/2021/11…
The House bill targets in-home care for seniors and the disabled, with the goal of also raising wages for those who care for them. washingtonpost.com/health/2021/11…
Climate, taxes, immigration and other major provisions in the spending bill, explained washingtonpost.com/business/2021/…

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