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A Detailed Picture of What’s in the Democrats’ Climate and Health Bill

The climate policies are the most ambitious passed by any Congress, but an entire set of family policies was left out.

House Delivers Biden Victory, and a Bet on America’s Future

Congress gave final approval to the Inflation Reduction Act, which will lower the cost of prescription drugs, extend health care subsidies and invest billions...

The Inflation Reduction Act Is a Huge Deal for the Climate

On climate, Biden got almost everything he wanted.

Senate ‘Vote-a-Rama’ Lasts Through the Night With Democrats’ Agenda at Stake

Bleary-eyed senators went through a marathon series of votes at the Capitol that was the final step before passing Democrats’ climate, energy and tax...

Democrats’ Long-Sought Plan for Lowering Drug Costs Is at Hand

Empowering Medicare to negotiate prices directly with drug makers has been a Democratic goal for 30 years, one the pharmaceutical industry has fought ferociously.

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.

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