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AOC: Republicans are 'upset about a changing country'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed Republicans for not supporting President Biden’s social spending bill, arguing that GOP lawmakers worry the proposed policies will erode their political power.

Biden lowers spending bill target to between $1.75T and $1.9T: report

President Biden has privately informed Democratic lawmakers he is optimistic they can reach an agreement on a social spending plan capped at about $1.9 trillion, a spending target that would mark a significant reduction from the vast economic overhaul he initially envisioned, according to a report Tuesday.

Manchin says carbon tax not on the table 'right now'

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said Tuesday that he would not support the inclusion of a so-called “carbon tax” in President Biden’s social spending bill, presenting another potential roadblock for Democratic leaders scrambling for an agreement on the administration’s signature legislation.