White House Unveils New, $1.75 Trillion Reconciliation Framework, Seeks Dems’ Support

October 28, 2021
President Joe Biden removes his mask as he makes his way to Marine One on the Ellipse of the White House on May 18, 2021. (Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
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October 28, 2021

Could this finally be it?

The White House unveiled a new reconciliation framework this morning, one it says it believes all Democrats will get behind. Biden is pushing both chambers of Congress to pass the bipartisan infrastructure deal alongside the new, $1.75 trillion reconciliation package that the framework details. It remains unclear whether centrist senators Manchin and Sinema are supporting the new framework, and whether House progressives will support the BIF.

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Could this finally be it?

The White House unveiled a new reconciliation framework this morning, one it says it believes all Democrats will get behind. Biden is pushing both chambers of Congress to pass the bipartisan infrastructure deal alongside the new, $1.75 trillion reconciliation package that the framework details. It remains unclear whether centrist senators Manchin and Sinema are supporting the new framework, and whether House progressives will support the BIF.

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  1. Avatar for bdtex bdtex says:

    Could this finally be it? TBD. Only SineManchin knows.

  2. Avatar for kovie kovie says:

    The final bill will consist of $5 Chick-Fil-A vouchers for all West Virginians and funding for new highway signs in Arizona with a picture of Sinema on them wearing one of her Halloween-ready outfits.

  3. Avatar for kovie kovie says:

    I prefer La Manchima.

  4. At this point is better to just call the whole thing off. It’s clear that democrats don’t have the votes for anything, they are only making themselves look inept. Redirect the energy to attacking and punishing republicans.

  5. Avatar for klip1 klip1 says:

    The Manchinema’s negotiating advantage reminds me of a scene from Bad Santa in which Bernie Mac’s character totally dominated the discussion about how to split ill-gotten goods.
    https://youtu.be/st2a1X8CUSc

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