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Senate Passes Burn Pits Legislation, Expanding Benefits for Veterans

Republicans who had blocked the bill, which would extend benefits to an estimated 3.5 million veterans, allowed it to pass after trying unsuccessfully to...

Analysis Deems Biden’s Climate and Tax Bill Fiscally Responsible

Despite Republican claims, the new legislation would be only a modest corporate tax increase, Congress’s Joint Committee on Taxation found.

Democrats’ Climate Deal Isn’t Done Yet. Here Are the Remaining Hurdles.

An agreement with Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia salvaged a key piece of President Biden’s agenda. But Democrats still have a few...

Democrats’ Plan to Fight Inflation May Lower Costs Over Time

A package of tax increases, lower drug prices and other provisions aimed at reducing the federal budget deficit could alleviate rapid price gains.

How Joe Manchin Left a Global Tax Deal in Limbo

Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen’s signature achievement is in jeopardy if the United States cannot ratify the tax agreement that she brokered.

Manchin Defends Retreat on Climate and Tax Plans, Calling for More Time

It was the latest instance of the West Virginia senator, who has positioned himself as the chief impediment to his party’s priorities, dangling the...

Manchin Pulls Plug on Climate and Tax Talks, Shrinking Domestic Plan

The West Virginia Democrat’s decision dealt a crushing blow to President Biden’s domestic agenda, effectively ruling out action on anything beyond prescription drug pricing...

Democrats Offer Plan to Cut Drug Costs, Seeking Climate and Tax Deal

The drug-pricing plan was negotiated with Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia, but Democrats remain short of agreement on what else would be...

N.Y.C. Schools Are Forced to Cut Hundreds of Teachers as Funding Drops

More than three-quarters of district schools have lost enrollment. “I’ve wiped their tears and assured them the future is hopeful even as I’ve told...

It’s Not Easy Being President

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