Politics Sep 10 Democratic lawmakers are divided over Sen. Manchin’s energy proposal By Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Politics Aug 08 Watch 5:48 How Democrats coalesced around the Inflation Reduction Act After working through the weekend, Democrats are on the cusp of passing an historic, half-trillion dollar spending package. It's a mere fraction of what President Biden first sought more than a year ago, but significant nonetheless. Lisa Desjardins is here…
Politics Aug 08 Watch 7:35 White House economic adviser Brian Deese discusses the Senate budget bill and inflation The Senate’s passage of the Inflation Reduction Act is a major legislative victory for the Biden administration and it comes after months of negotiations on Capitol Hill. Brian Deese, chair of the National Economic Council and President Biden's top economic…
Politics Aug 08 Watch 6:14 What the reconciliation bill would do to boost clean energy and combat global warming If the House passes the Inflation Reduction Act in the coming days it will lead to by far the biggest investment the federal government has made on tackling climate change. Several estimates have indicated the initiative may mean a 40… By William Brangham
Politics Aug 03 Watch 4:29 Democrats scramble to lock down legislation ahead of August recess With days left until an August recess, the question looming over Capitol Hill is whether a handshake deal among Democrats will hold, allowing a more than $700 billion piece of President Biden’s agenda to pass and become law. Lisa Desjardins… By Lisa Desjardins