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Moderate Democrats Derail Pelosi Attempts To Jam Social Spending Bill, Demands CBO Score First Before Vote

November 4, 2021November 8, 2021

Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) and a bloc of moderate Democrats are demanding the social welfare spending bill receive an official cost estimate before it goes up for a vote —derailing House leadership push to quickly pass President Biden’s domestic bills by week’s end.

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House Passes Biden’s American Rescue $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Package

February 27, 2021March 4, 2021 Location: Orlando, FL

The House of Representatives voted to approve President Biden $1.9 Trillion COVID relief package in the early Saturday morning hours with the bill now heading to the Senate which includes the $15 an hour minimum wage hike provision, despite the Senate parliamentarian ruling that it cannot be included if Congress wants to use the budget reconciliation process to pass with 51 votes.

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House Passes $2K Stimulus Checks

December 28, 2020December 29, 2020

The House on Monday passed legislation tripling the size of the direct payments offered under the $900 billion COVID relief bill from $600 to $2,000 after President Trump voiced his desire for the increase, sending the bill to the GOP-controlled Senate with its fate remaining uncertain.

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