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U.S. dodges default crisis – for now – as Senate votes to extend borrowing
The 50-48 vote in support of the bill to raise the government’s debt ceiling by nearly a half-trillion dollars brought instant relief, but it provides only a reprieve.
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White House proposes reversing Trump rule, restoring key parts of landmark environmental law
The move to change how the government reviews pipelines, highways and other projects under the National Environmental Policy Act would reverse a significant rollback by the Trump administration.
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Biden goes on the road to push his big plans as key to avoid ‘America’s decline’
Back in Washington, negotiations continue on a pair of bills to boost spending on safety net, health and environmental programs and infrastructure projects.
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One in 4 companies nationwide have instituted vaccine mandate since Biden order
Biden’s Sept. 9 directive has sent employers scrambling to come up with plans to adhere to the new rules.
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Democrats struggle to save Biden’s $3.5 trillion overhaul as votes delayed
It appeared no immediate agreement was within reach after a long night of frantic, high-stakes negotiations.
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Biden can’t budge fellow Democrats so far, with $3.5 trillion overhaul at stake
Two senators, from West Virginia and Arizona, hold the keys to unlocking the stalemate over the president’s sweeping vision, the heart of his campaign pledges.
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Biden receives COVID-19 booster shot after FDA, CDC approval
The White House said Biden, 78, would deliver remarks and receive the additional dose Monday afternoon.
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Budget talks hit ‘stalemate,’ may take awhile, Biden says
The president’s acknowledgment of Democrats’ disagreements contrasted with congressional leaders’ more upbeat tone in recent days.
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Biden huddles with warring Democrats as party’s agenda hangs in the balance
The series of meetings comes 5 days before the House plans to take up a package to improve the nation’s infrastructure.