WASHINGTON — His government overhaul plans at stake, President Joe Biden appeared determined Sept. 29 to strike agreement with two wavering Democratic senators, likely trimming back the size of his potentially historic $3.5 trillion measure that will c…
Author: Lisa Mascaro and Alan Fram
Big Pressure on Biden, Dems to Trim $3.5T Federal Overhaul
WASHINGTON — Pressure mounting, President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress strained Sept. 28 to trim back his $3.5 trillion government overhaul to win support from two key holdout senators ahead of make-or-break deadlines for votes.
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