Progressives Block Infrastructure Bill Vote Again in Latest Setback for Joe Biden
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Progressives blocked the possibility of a Thursday night vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill in the latest setback for President Joe Biden. While left-leaning articles highlight that congressional Democrats continued the task of writing a $1.75 trillion bill to overhaul the nation’s health care, education, climate, immigration and tax laws, right-leaning articles highlight that there’s no way that Biden could hammer out a new spending bill overnight.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that congressional Democrats continued the task of writing a $1.75 trillion bill to overhaul the nation’s health care, education, climate, immigration and tax laws. Lawmakers from both Democratic factions have praised the plan.
Newsweek published a centrist article reporting that Democratic leaders hoped to pass the legislation by week's end. However, progressives within the party previously vowed to oppose the $550 billion public works bill over cuts to the $1.75 trillion social safety net package.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that there’s no way that Biden could hammer out a new spending bill overnight. The article highlights that it is an ominous sign that the White House seems to have thrown out most of the tax hikes to pay for the package.
From the left
Democrats race to finalize $1.75 trillion spending bill and hold House vote by next week
The Washington Post
From the center
Progressives Block Infrastructure Bill Vote Again in Latest Setback for Joe Biden
Newsweek
From the right
Pundits tout new Biden spending deal, but ephemeral agreement quickly collapses
Fox News