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Senate Democrats fend off changes to $430-bn climate and drug Bill

Senators, working over the weekend to pass a bill central to Biden's domestic agenda, labored through the morning in hopes of passing the bill before starting an August recess

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Democrats have drawn harsh attacks from Republicans over the legislation's $430 billion in new spending and more than $740 billion in new revenues.

Reuters Washington
The U.S. Senate on Sunday repelled attempts to amend a $430 billion measure sought by President Joe Biden, as Democrats forged ahead with efforts to pass a bill aimed at controlling climate change and cutting prescription drug costs for the elderly.

Senators, working over the weekend to pass a bill central to Biden's domestic agenda, labored through the morning in hopes of passing the bill before starting an August recess. The bill also seeks to tighten enforcement on tax payments from corporations and the wealthy.

"The time is now to move forward with a big, bold package for the American people," Senate

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