Sen. Sinema says she doesn't support a $3.5T price tag on a major spending bill that Democrats are trying to pass on a party-line basis, a position that will likely force the White House to scale back its ambitions.
WASHINGTON — Sen. Kyrsten Sinema said Wednesday she doesn't support a $3.5 trillion price tag on a major spending bill that Democrats are trying to pass on a party-line basis, a position that will likely force the White House to scale back its ambitions.
The so-called reconciliation bill, which can evade the 60-vote filibuster threshold, represents a centerpiece of President Joe Biden's agenda. Democrats are hoping to expand health care funding, subsidize community college, fund climate change measures, as well as provide care for elders and children.
The No. 2 Republican, Sen. John Thune, of South Dakota, said Sinema's statement could make it easier for GOP senators to vote for the infrastructure agreement.
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