No surprise.... He wanted this badly.... Remember he was a Senator.... He's NOT a ALL or Nothing guy.... This IS a a place he's comfortable to be at... Progressives are NOT gonna be happy.... Don't bet on a reconciliation bill having tax increases or … [Read more...] about Biden gets behind the Infrastructure ‘Deal’ that is a fraction of what he proposed…
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The effort to corral big business/and tech heats up
Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google more or less control their turf... Us little people have to play by their rules or suffer.... And these companies are swallowing up others like Pac-Man The US Congress is looking to slap antitrust laws on the mega giants to level the … [Read more...] about The effort to corral big business/and tech heats up
Looks like Biden HAS a ‘possible’ Infrastructure deal….
The Bipartisan frame work has little to do with President t Biden's initial rollout .... It is 1/5 of what Biden wanted to spend.... There are NO new taxes.... And it's JUST about capital spending..... In order to make Democrats happy? There IS gonna have to be … [Read more...] about Looks like Biden HAS a ‘possible’ Infrastructure deal….
Will House Speaker Pelosi settle for a “Select’ House Committee to do a Jan.6 Capitol Protest/Violence Report?
Such a group would be made up of Democratic and Republican House members .... It would have supoena power... And having members of BOTH parties (Dem head) would give Democrats some cover against political noise, which they will get anyways.... One WOULD assume Pelosi IS … [Read more...] about Will House Speaker Pelosi settle for a “Select’ House Committee to do a Jan.6 Capitol Protest/Violence Report?
Democrats will water down any gun control legislative try….
Last ditch try probably won't work..... But will look good to run on in Democratic area's around the country.... It’s a stark contrast with Democrats' approach to their sweeping elections package, which lacks total support from their Senate caucus and is unlikely to win any … [Read more...] about Democrats will water down any gun control legislative try….
Sen. Sanders will not approve higher gas or electric car taxes for infrastructure bill….
Hmmmm? The Senator from Vermont leads the Senate committee that will vote on any final committee bill ... Democrats want a gas tax... Republicans want an electric car tax.... The Biden 'Go BIG ' bill seems to be shrinking by the day.... “What is in the bipartisan … [Read more...] about Sen. Sanders will not approve higher gas or electric car taxes for infrastructure bill….
Democrats struggle on post Infrastructure reconciliation bill….
Republicans have widdled down the President Biden Infrattuwture effort.... In order to accept what's left? Democrats want a Really BIG bill to be voted on thru a simple majority reconciliation vote.... It IS gonna be REALLY TOUGH..... Senate Budget Chair Bernie … [Read more...] about Democrats struggle on post Infrastructure reconciliation bill….
Democratic lawmakers admit Universal Healthcare isn’t something they see coming ….
Progressives like Sen. Bernie Sanders pushed Joe Biden hard on setting up a form of Universal Healthcare.... Nothing.... The Public Option has been set up in only 3 states.... Even in those states? Private/Commercial Health Insurance stays there.... The Biden admin … [Read more...] about Democratic lawmakers admit Universal Healthcare isn’t something they see coming ….