Passage of the bill, which was delayed by Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, would send it to the Senate, where it would certainly face significant changes.
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U.S. to help boost COVID-19 vaccine production for poorer countries
The Biden administration believes the boosted capacity of COVID-19 shots will help ease a global shortage of doses, particularly in lower- and middle-income nations.
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Biden taps former New Orleans mayor to oversee infrastructure
Landrieu led his city from 2010 to 2018, and helped guide its recovery from Hurricane Katrina and BP’s Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
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Biden to continue FEMA virus aid for states until April 1
The extension into early 2022 is an indication that the Biden administration is preparing for continued COVID-19 disruptions well into next year.
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Biden faces fresh challenges after infrastructure victory
President Joe Biden is facing a familiar challenge as he promotes his new $1 trillion infrastructure deal to the American people and tries to get the money out the door quickly.
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Biden’s bet that economy would boost Democrats falls flat
Americans have turned pessimistic about the nation’s financial condition as inflation has persisted.
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Republicans push back on employer vaccine mandate in some states
Republican governors, lawmakers and attorneys general already are forming a wall of opposition to President Joe Biden’s plan to require vaccinations or COVID-19 testing at all private employers of 100 workers or more.
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Biden’s big bill on brink of House votes, but talks drag on
The chamber prepared for votes now likely on Friday, and White House officials worked the phones to lock in support for the president’s signature proposal.
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Paid family leave, immigration, tax changes added to Biden bill
The flurry of last-minute additions comes as Democrats are desperate to deliver on the president’s signature domestic proposals after grim election results for the party in Virginia.
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Republican Youngkin wins Virginia governor’s race, jolting Democrats
The loss in Virginia deepens the sense of alarm in the Democratic Party heading into next year’s midterm elections.