House Democratic leaders are urging members of their party to come together as tension builds between progressive and moderate Democrats over the passing the infrastructure package and a social safety net bill.
over passing the infrastructure package and a social safety net bill.
Progressive lawmakers have threatened to vote down the infrastructure bill, which has been passed by the Senate, unless it is linked to the $3.5 trillion social safety net bill, which includes expanding health care, providing paid leave benefits, tackling climate change and raising taxes on the wealthy.
Over the weekend, Pelosi suggested a way to appease everyone: The Rules Committee could set up a process to"advance" both measures at the same time. Hoyer said on the call,"This is a real opportunity to pursue an agenda, and it is important that we have unanimity, and I believe we have it.""Remember the psychology of consensus. We are in this together, we have the leader of our party, and we are pursuing the attainment of that agenda on behalf of the people for the people," Hoyer said.
Later, Gottheimer said in a statement that he still believes the infrastructure bill should pass immediately.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Biden to return to White House for address on AfghanistanPresident Joe Biden will address the crisis in Afghanistan from the White House on Monday afternoon as he faces mounting questions about his administration's apparent failure to prepare for the collapse of that nation's government.
Weiterlesen »
‘Clearly botched’: Biden White House under assault on Afghanistan drawdownChaos and confusion dominated Biden's first major foreign policy decision — the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan
Weiterlesen »
Biden to Deliver Remarks on Afghanistan at the White HouseThe surprisingly swift overthrow of the Afghan government by the Taliban intensified a massive effort to airlift Western diplomats and others from Kabul.
Weiterlesen »
Helen Flanagan fights tears as she stresses over moving house with three kidsFormer Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan got very emotional as she spoke of the huge stress that came with moving house with her three young children
Weiterlesen »
House of Gucci Unveils Character Posters of Its Star-Studded CastGaga posted her stunning character transformation as Patrizia Reggiani.
Weiterlesen »