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Speak. Democrats packed 3. 5 trillion of help into what would be the single biggest and most expensive bill ever passed through congress if, and thats a big if, they can get it passed. Want to bring in experts on this. Mike memoli at the White House, Lee And Caldwell on capitol hill, and white House Correspondent eugene daniels, coauthor of the politico play book. Lee ann, start with you. This is the kind of Spending Bill that could break records. It has the Child Tax Credit, free prek, expanded medicare benefits. The Barbie Dream House of improvements to the human condition, we all want to live in that Barbie Dream House, but how are we going to pay for it. That is one of the 3. 5 trillion questions, how this is going to be paid for. Democrats insist it will be fully paid for. They say that because theres a lot of moderates with anxiety about the price tag, including senator Joe Manchin who told me yesterday that is something that he wants, is to be fully paid for. However, he did not
Legislation. It will pave the way for historic legislation later on this year called the american jobs and family plan. Very simply, this Budget Resolution will allow us to pass the most significant legislation to expand Support And Help american families since the new deal. Since the new deal. This is generational transformational change to help american families. They need to help in this rapidly changing world. Every major program that President Biden has asked for is funded in a robust way. The president will be attending the democratic Caucus Lunch later this day to talk about not only agreement but the next steps along the way. When you consider the american jobs and families plan in conjunction with the bipartisan Infrastructure Bill which is close to 600 billion, you get 4. 1 trillion. That is very close to the total amount that President Biden has asked congress to invest. Both for traditional infrastructure like roads and bridges and social structure. Things that help people
Are you thinking this is your Security Center . Is way more than that. Contest is bargained with 1000 can reset is too great wifi enabled liposomes systems from low income families can get the tools they need to be ready for anything. Comcast Support Cspan as a public service along with these other television providers giving you a front Row Seat to democracy. Next a discussion on Budget Reconciliation in congress which allows certain legislation to pass by a simple majority in both the house and senate. Back in march democrats use the Reconciliation Process to pass Covid19 Relief without any republican support. Now theyre considering similar action on a potential Infrastructure Bill from the Brookings Institution this runs 45 minutes. Welcome. Good afternoon. Thank you for joining us for conversation about Budget Reconciliation. I am sarah binder, im here with my colleague molly reynolds. Where both senior fellows with this government Studies Program at brookings. When Boat Written Bo
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