Democrats gear up to pass social safety net bill Thursday night but major obstacles await in the Senate
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House Democrats are gearing up to pass President Joe Biden's plan to dramatically expand the social safety net on Thursday night with leadership racing to secure a legislative victory for the party even as major obstacles await in the Senate.
The sweeping $1.9 trillion economic legislation stands as a pillar of Biden's domestic agenda. It would deliver on key Democratic priorities by dramatically expanding social services for Americans, working to mitigate and address the climate crisis, increasing access to health care and delivering aid to families and children.
Democrats had been waiting for cost estimates from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office before voting on the legislation after moderates demanded the information.
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