/tags/build-back-better Build Back Better en-US Copyright Mon, 06 Dec 2021 12:13:41 GMT /politics-government/2021-12-06/sherrod-brown-once-again-forecasts-bidens-economic-agenda-package-will-pass-soon A key Democratic Senator who’s been concerned about President Biden’s $2 trillion sweeping economic package known as Build Back Better said he has his doubts it will pass this year. But Ohio’s Democratic Senator is feeling confident – a few weeks after predicting the bill would be done by Thanksgiving. Mon, 06 Dec 2021 12:13:41 GMT /politics-government/2021-12-06/sherrod-brown-once-again-forecasts-bidens-economic-agenda-package-will-pass-soon Karen Kasler /2021-12-03/congress-avoids-a-government-shutdown-but-a-long-to-do-list-looms Lawmakers are juggling must-pass items, like addressing the nation's borrowing authority and an annual defense authorization package, along with major political priorities for Democrats. Fri, 03 Dec 2021 19:47:05 GMT /2021-12-03/congress-avoids-a-government-shutdown-but-a-long-to-do-list-looms Kelsey Snell /politics/2021-11-19/vice-president-kamala-harris-touts-new-infrastructure-law-during-visit-to-columbus Vice President Kamala Harris made a stop in the Buckeye State on Friday where she toured Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 189 in Columbus, met with apprentices, and spoke on how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal will benefit Ohioans. Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:24:04 GMT /politics/2021-11-19/vice-president-kamala-harris-touts-new-infrastructure-law-during-visit-to-columbus Trecia Pannell, Scott Good /politics/2021-11-16/after-infrastructure-bill-is-signed-sherrod-brown-predicts-build-back-better-bill-will-be-passed-soon Ohio's Democratic U.S. Senator said talks are going well, so the next step in President Biden's economic agenda will come up for a vote in short order. Tue, 16 Nov 2021 12:09:27 GMT /politics/2021-11-16/after-infrastructure-bill-is-signed-sherrod-brown-predicts-build-back-better-bill-will-be-passed-soon Karen Kasler /2021-11-11/what-would-ohio-get-out-of-the-build-back-better-act Advocates for the plan say Ohio could gain a lot, but some question its price tag and who pays the bill. Thu, 11 Nov 2021 20:58:45 GMT /2021-11-11/what-would-ohio-get-out-of-the-build-back-better-act Jo Ingles /2021-03-23/building-a-big-infrastructure-plan-biden-starts-with-a-bridge-to-republicans The president promised to "build back better" after dealing with the pandemic. He also said he could work with Republicans, and his next legislative push will test that. Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:00:00 GMT /2021-03-23/building-a-big-infrastructure-plan-biden-starts-with-a-bridge-to-republicans Mara Liasson /news-partners/2020-07-28/biden-details-proposal-to-advance-racial-equity-in-america The Democrat's proposal seeks to address the country's racial wealth, opportunity and jobs gaps. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 16:33:40 GMT /news-partners/2020-07-28/biden-details-proposal-to-advance-racial-equity-in-america Barbara Sprunt /news-partners/2020-07-14/biden-outlines-2-trillion-climate-plan The former vice president's initiative calls to chart the United States on "an irreversible path" to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Tue, 14 Jul 2020 18:00:20 GMT /news-partners/2020-07-14/biden-outlines-2-trillion-climate-plan Alana Wise, Alana Wise /news-partners/2020-07-09/biden-counters-trumps-america-first-with-build-back-better-economic-plan The presumptive Democratic nominee's proposal includes a $700 billion investment in procurement and research and development for new technologies. Thu, 09 Jul 2020 16:39:56 GMT /news-partners/2020-07-09/biden-counters-trumps-america-first-with-build-back-better-economic-plan Barbara Sprunt, Asma Khalid