Published 2 years ago

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.

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Times of India

US Senate poised to pass Biden's cornerstone climate and health bill

US News: WASHINGTON: After months of negotiations, the US Senate looks poised to pass Joe Biden's grand climate and health care plan, channeling billions towar.

2 years ago·India

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News18 India

Dems, Biden Midterms Boost as Senate Passes Bill to Fight Climate Change, Lower Drug Prices

The US Senate on Sunday passed a sweeping $430 billion bill intended to fight climate change, lower drug prices and raise some corporate taxes, a major victory for President Joe Biden that Democrats hope will aid their chances of keeping control of Congress in this year's elections

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

Senate passes $739bn healthcare and climate bill after months of wrangling

Inflation Reduction Act will reduce planet-heating emissions and lower prescription drug costs – and give Biden a crucial victory

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

U.S. Senate passes Biden’s mega health, climate bill; House to vote next

The U. S. Senate has approved President Joe Biden $740 billion economic package — aka the Inflation Reduction Act — after Vice President Kamala Harris cast the tie-breaking vote

2 years ago·India

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CTV News

U.S. Senate passes major $430B bill to fight climate change, cut drug costs

The U.S. Senate on Sunday passed a sweeping $430 billion bill intended to fight climate change, lower drug prices and raise some corporate taxes, a major victory for President Joe Biden that Democrats hope will aid their chances of keeping control of Congress in this year's elections.

2 years ago·Canada

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Reuters

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

The U.S. Senate on Sunday passed landmark legislation sought by President Joe Biden that Democratic backers say will bring a major reduction in carbon emissions that cause climate change, lower drug prices for the elderly and make corporations and the wealthy pay more taxes.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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