WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden pledged Oct. 1 at the Capitol to “get it done” as Democrats strained to rescue a scaled-back version of his $3.5 trillion government-overhaul plan and salvage a related infrastructure bill after days of frantic negotiations. But it's not getting done right now.
October 1, 2021Infrastructure
Government, Business
“It doesn’t matter whether it’s six minutes, six days or six weeks — we’re going to get it done,” Biden (left) said after meeting with Nancy Pelosi and Democrats at the Capitol Oct. 1. (Susan Walsh/Associated Press)
No Deal Yet, but Biden Vows to ‘Get It Done’
“It doesn’t matter whether it’s six minutes, six days or six weeks — we’re going to get it done,” Biden (left) said after meeting with Nancy Pelosi and Democrats at the Capitol Oct. 1. (Susan Walsh/Associated Press)
Government, Business
Manchin speaks to reporters outside the Capitol after meeting with Sinema, Rice, Deese and other White House officials late Sept. 30. (Andrew Harnik/AP)
Pelosi Regroups on Infrastructure With Hopes for Vote Today
Manchin speaks to reporters outside the Capitol after meeting with Sinema, Rice, Deese and other White House officials late Sept. 30. (Andrew Harnik/AP)
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) plans to try again Oct. 1 for a vote on bipartisan infrastructure legislation that has been held up by a battle between moderate and progressive Democrats over President Joe Biden’s economic agenda.
October 1, 2021
Government, Business
Speaker Nancy Pelosi promised a vote on the infrastructure bill Sept. 30, but at the end of a long day of negotiations, was only able to settle for what she called "a day of progress." (Andrew Harnik/Associated Press)
No Vote Held on Infrastructure, but Talks to Resume
Speaker Nancy Pelosi promised a vote on the infrastructure bill Sept. 30, but at the end of a long day of negotiations, was only able to settle for what she called "a day of progress." (Andrew Harnik/Associated Press)
WASHINGTON — Despite a long night of frantic negotiations, Democrats were unable late Sept. 30 to reach an immediate deal to salvage President Joe Biden’s $3.5 trillion government overhaul, forcing leaders to call off promised votes on a related infrastructure bill. Action is to resume Oct. 1.
October 1, 2021
Government, Business
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (left) and Joe Manchin outside the U.S. Capitol on Sept. 29. (Andrew Harnik and J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
Capitol Cliffhanger: Federal Funding, Infrastructure Bill Decisions Due
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (left) and Joe Manchin outside the U.S. Capitol on Sept. 29. (Andrew Harnik and J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
WASHINGTON — His government overhaul plans at stake, President Joe Biden appeared unable to swiftly strike agreement with two wavering Democratic senators trying to trim back his potentially historic $3.5 trillion measure that will collapse without their support.
September 29, 2021
Government, Business
Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) hoists a copy of the Democrats' $3.5 trillion "Build Back Better" package as he speaks to reporters Sept. 28. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
Big Pressure on Biden, Dems to Trim $3.5T Federal Overhaul
Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) hoists a copy of the Democrats' $3.5 trillion "Build Back Better" package as he speaks to reporters Sept. 28. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
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.
September 28, 2021
Government, Business
Raimondo says Commerce is focusing on diversifying supply chains and revitalizing manufacturing, with an emphasis on investing in local microchip output. (Pete Marovich/Sipa via Bloomberg News)
Raimondo Says CEOs More Reasonable on Taxes Than Lobbyists
Raimondo says Commerce is focusing on diversifying supply chains and revitalizing manufacturing, with an emphasis on investing in local microchip output. (Pete Marovich/Sipa via Bloomberg News)
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo made a fresh pitch for President Joe Biden’s plan to raise corporate taxes, saying lower rates have failed to have much impact and that the chief executive officers she speaks to privately are “much more reasonable” on taxes than the trade groups who are aggressively lobbying against increases.
September 28, 2021
Government, Business, Safety
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had originally pledged to House moderates a vote on the infrastructure legislation by Sept. 27. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
House Vote on Infrastructure Pushed to Sept. 30
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had originally pledged to House moderates a vote on the infrastructure legislation by Sept. 27. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
WASHINGTON — With President Joe Biden’s broad domestic agenda at risk of collapse, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sept. 26 vowed that Democrats will pass a bipartisan infrastructure bill this week and push ahead on the bigger $3.5 trillion social safety net and climate change bill while acknowledging the total amount will drop.
September 27, 2021
Government, Business
Biden speaks about the looming budget deadline facing Congress. (Patrick Semansky/Associated Press)
Biden: Budget Talks Have Hit ‘Stalemate’
Biden speaks about the looming budget deadline facing Congress. (Patrick Semansky/Associated Press)
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Sept. 24 that talks over his $3.5 trillion rebuilding plan have hit a “stalemate” in Congress as he made the case for his expansive effort to recast the nation’s tax and spending programs and make what he sees as sweeping, overdue investments.
September 24, 2021
Government, Business
Speaker Nancy Pelosi by Samuel Corum/Bloomberg News
Short-Term Extensions Possible for Highway Law, Government Funding
Speaker Nancy Pelosi by Samuel Corum/Bloomberg News
WASHINGTON — With less than a week before the nation’s premier highway law expires and funding for most of the federal government comes to a halt, Congress is likely to adopt short-term legislative extensions.
September 23, 2021
Government
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi by Samuel Corum/Bloomberg News
House GOP Squeezes Pelosi on Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi by Samuel Corum/Bloomberg News
House GOP leaders are urging Republican lawmakers to vote against the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, increasing the likelihood that Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) will have to postpone a planned Sept. 27 vote on the bill given opposition in her own caucus.
September 22, 2021