China competition bill clears Senate filibuster, on path for likely passage

A bill aimed at helping the U.S. compete with China cleared a Senate filibuster Tuesday, setting it on course to pass the chamber by the end of the week.

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After more than a year of talks between lawmakers in both chambers – which resulted in a stuck conference committee – it appeared that the legislation might become a casualty of the fast-approaching election season. 

But the legislation is a priority for President Biden, who's badly in need of a political win, as well as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. Plus, many of the Senate Republicans were highly invested in pushing back on China.