U.S. Senate passes $430 bln climate change, tax, drug pricing bill; sends to House

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NEW: Democrats hold united, 51-50, with Vice President Kamala Harris casting tie-breaking vote. The estimated $740 billion package heads next to the House, where lawmakers are poised to deliver on Biden's priorities. The bill caps out-of-pocket drug costs for seniors on Medicare to $2,000 a year. It also extends expiring subsidies that help 13 million people afford health insurance.

4 months ago·Washington, United States

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Reuters

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The Hindu

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