Nov 05 Biden’s big bill on brink of House votes, but fights remain By Lisa Mascaro, Alan Fram, Associated Press Alongside the slimmer roads-bridges-and-broadband package, it adds up to Biden's answer to his campaign promise to rebuild the country from the COVID-19 crisis and confront a changing economy. Continue reading
Nov 04 WATCH: Speaker Pelosi says Tuesday’s election ‘was not a good night’ By Associated Press Pelosi stopped short of accepting responsibility for the Democrats' disappointing election results on Tuesday night, saying "it would have been better" had the party been able to pass Biden's agenda through Congress. Continue reading
Oct 30 Democrats hope for House budget votes as soon as Tuesday By Alan Fram, Associated Press Talks among White House, House and Senate officials were being held over the weekend, said the Democrats, who described the plans on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak on the record. Continue reading
Oct 27 Pelosi expresses optimism over Biden plan, infrastructure bill By Lisa Mascaro, Aamer Madhani, Alan Fram, Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is telling colleagues that Democrats are in “pretty good shape” on President Joe Biden’s sweeping domestic policy plan and a related $1 trillion infrastructure bill. Continue reading
Oct 23 Deal on Biden’s $2 trillion plan edges closer; Harris is ‘confident’ By Lisa Mascaro, Darlene Superville, Alan Fram, Associated Press A deal within reach, President Joe Biden and Congress’ top Democrats edged close to sealing their giant domestic legislation, though the informal deadline appeared to slip as they worked to scale back the measure and determine how to pay for… Continue reading
Oct 21 WATCH: Pelosi expects agreement on Biden agenda by Friday By Associated Press Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi thinks Democrats can meet a goal to reach an agreement on President Joe Biden's social services and climate change package by the end of the week. Continue reading
Oct 12 WATCH: Speaker Pelosi holds briefing ahead of House debate on extension of debt limit By Associated Press Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi told reporters Tuesday that over the years Republicans and Democrats have voted against lifting the debt ceiling, "but never to the extent of jeopardizing it."… Continue reading
Oct 03 Watch 3:42 Democrats push and pull over President Biden’s spending bills By PBS NewsHour In a stand-off this week between moderate and progressive Democrats, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi delayed a vote on President Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill as negotiations over a more than $3 trillion social spending bill continue. Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield… Continue watching
Sep 30 WATCH: Speaker Pelosi signs continuing budget resolution to fund government through December 3rd By Associated Press The House approved the short-term funding measure by a 254-175 vote not long after Senate passage in a 65-35 vote. Continue reading
Sep 30 Biden plan at stake, Pelosi pushes ahead for $3.5T deal By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Thursday's promised vote on the first piece, a slimmer $1 trillion public works bill, is faltering amid stalled talks on his more ambitious package. Continue reading