Senate Democrats have reached an accord on changes to their marquee economic legislation.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced his timetable Thursday as party leaders worked behind the scenes in hopes of winning the unanimity they will need to succeed.
Democrats need to nail down support from all their lawmakers to prevail in the 50-50 Senate and avoid a glaring self-inflicted defeat, similar to one they suffered last November on a far larger version of the package. , saying its tax boosts and spending would worsen inflation and damage the economy.
She’s among a group of Western senators seeking to add around $5 billion to the legislation — billed as Congress’ biggest-ever climate change measure — to help their states cope with epic drought and wildfires. The effort was described by a Democrat familiar with the talks who would speak only on condition of anonymity.
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