WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats have agreed to eleventh-hour changes to their marquee economic legislation, they announced late Aug. 4, clearing the major impediment to pushing one of President Joe Biden’s paramount election-year priorities through the chamber in coming days.
August 5, 2022Alan Fram
Government, Business 
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, shown Aug. 3, said in a statement that she was ready to “move forward” on the bill (J. Scott Applewhite, AP)
Democrats Say They’ve Reached Agreement on Economic Package
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, shown Aug. 3, said in a statement that she was ready to “move forward” on the bill (J. Scott Applewhite, AP) Government 
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says, “We promised the Ukrainian people they would not go at it alone in their fight against Putin." (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
Senate Gives Final Approval to $1.5 Trillion Budget Bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says, “We promised the Ukrainian people they would not go at it alone in their fight against Putin." (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)WASHINGTON — A $13.6 billion emergency package of military and humanitarian aid for besieged Ukraine and its European allies easily won final congressional approval March 10, hitching a ride on a government-wide spending bill that’s five months late but loaded with political prizes for both parties.
March 11, 2022 Government, Business 
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House OKs Bill Easing Budget Strains on Postal Service
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg NewsWASHINGTON — Congress would lift onerous budget requirements that have helped push the Postal Service deeply into debt and would require it to continue delivering mail six days per week under bipartisan legislation the House approved Feb. 8.
February 9, 2022 Government, Business 
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi presides over passage of the Democrats’ Sweeping Social, Climate bill.
Democrats’ $2 Trillion Social, Climate Bill Passes House
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi presides over passage of the Democrats’ Sweeping Social, Climate bill.WASHINGTON — A fractious House handed President Joe Biden a marquee victory Nov. 19 by approving a roughly $2 trillion social and environment bill, as Democrats cast aside disputes that for months had stalled the measure and hampered efforts to sell their priorities to voters.
November 19, 2021 Government, Business, Safety 
President Joe Biden gives a thumbs-up before boarding Air Force One. (Matthew Dae Smith/Lansing State Journal via Associated Press)
In Budget Turning Point, Biden Conceding Smaller Price Tag
President Joe Biden gives a thumbs-up before boarding Air Force One. (Matthew Dae Smith/Lansing State Journal via Associated Press)WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats’ push for a 10-year, $3.5 trillion package of social and environmental initiatives has reached a turning point, with the president repeatedly conceding that the measure will be considerably smaller and pivotal lawmakers flashing potential signs of flexibility.
October 6, 2021 Government, Business 
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi by J. Scott Applewhite/AP
Moderate Democrats Demand Quick Passage of Infrastructure Bill
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi by J. Scott Applewhite/APWASHINGTON — Moderate House Democrats say they would sink a crucial fiscal blueprint outlining $3.5 trillion in social and environment spending unless a separate infrastructure bill is approved first, a new complication for the divided party’s drive to enact President Joe Biden’s domestic agenda.
August 13, 2021 Government, Business 
Schumer by Ting Shen/Bloomberg
Schumer Wants Senate Votes Soon on Biden’s Agenda
Schumer by Ting Shen/BloombergWASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said July 9 he wants his chamber to vote on pivotal budget and infrastructure legislation before lawmakers break for their August recess, and warned he may delay that summer break to allow more time for work on President Joe Biden’s top domestic goals.
July 9, 2021In Hunt for Infrastructure Deal, Every Democrat Has Leverage
Sen. Joe Manchin, one of the key Senate infrastructure negotiators, rushes back to a basement room at the Capitol as he and other Democrats work behind closed doors in June. (J. Scott Applewhite, File/Associated Press)WASHINGTON — In a crucial moment for Democrats, party leaders are hunting for a sweet spot that would satisfy their rival moderate and progressive wings on legislation to finance President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar agenda of bolstering the economy and helping families.
July 7, 2021 Government, Business, Breaking News 
President Joe Biden signs the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill on March 11. (Doug Mills/New York Times via Bloomberg News)
Congress OKs $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Bill
President Joe Biden signs the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill on March 11. (Doug Mills/New York Times via Bloomberg News)WASHINGTON — The United States Congress has approved a landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill that takes aim at twin pandemic and economic crises that have upended the nation for the better part of a year. The package, which includes funding for transportation corridors, was signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11.
March 10, 2021 Government, Business 
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks to the media on Capitol Hill on March 2. (Jacquelyn Martin/Associated Press)
Dems Trim Jobless Benefits, Senate Debates Virus Relief Bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks to the media on Capitol Hill on March 2. (Jacquelyn Martin/Associated Press)Democrats agreed March 5 to pare back emergency jobless benefits but extend them for an extra month, bidding to solidify support as the Senate approached a voting marathon on a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
March 5, 2021