“We are all feeling very positive about the coming together that is clearly occurring as we land these planes.”
WASHINGTON — House Democratic leaders signaled Wednesday that discussions over social safety net legislation to deliver on President Joe Biden’s Build Back Back agenda are advancing asHouse Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., told reporters after a closed-door caucus meeting that “significant progress has been made” in recent days on what should stay in the legislation and what should be curtailed or removed altogether.
Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Mass., who serves as assistant speaker, added that Democrats “are making progress” Asked about whether extending the tax credit for just one year and providing only four weeks of paid family leave is enough, Clark insisted that the child tax credit remains a priority for Democratic lawmakers and the president.
Two sources familiar with the meeting Biden held with progressive lawmakers on Tuesday said tuition-free community collegeBiden told progressives Tuesday night that he is eyeing a price range of $1.75 trillion to $1.9 trillion for the final package, three sources familiar with the meeting said. The sources warned, however, that there was no final deal yet.
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