Democrats begin to narrow their differences on Biden's agenda bill

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Democrats in a flurry of private talks are beginning to narrow their differences over the size of President Biden’s sweeping safety-net bill, as liberals signal sizable concessions on the size of what could be the most far-reaching social legislation in years.

In a virtual meeting with about a dozen liberal Democrats on Monday, Biden suggested a range of $1.9 trillion to $2.2 trillion, according to people with knowledge of the private discussion — significantly lower than his initial $3.5 trillion plan.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), leader of the influential Congressional Progressive Caucus, pushed back, according to three of the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. She countered with a minimum spending amount of $2.5 trillion, saying a range from that figure to $2.9 trillion could cover key programs.

Still, the gap between the $2.2 trillion maximum offered by Biden and the $2.5 trillion minimum suggested by Jayapal represents a striking narrowing of differences from just last week.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/democrats-begin-to-narrow-their-differences-on-bidens-agenda-bill/ar-AAPa8yM

[Midnight Writer]

1. I prefer the larger number, but I will take the smaller bill as a win.

The 3.5 trillion is over ten years, and in my opinion will easily pay for itself in increased productivity and millions of jobs.

I would argue, also, that because of the neglect in spending in the past, you could consider that spending to be a twenty year figure rather than ten.

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2. I'll bet Mr. Biden is a smarter negotiator...

I'll bet that his initial figure of 3.5, plus the infrastructure, is way over what his final number initially was. "Go ahead, talk me down some. I'll let you save some face in the process". I can see the Republicans gloating to their base.

Anyone want to take that bet???

[Mme. Defarge]

3. I like the way you think.

[qazplm135]

4. 2.5 is halfway in between

seems fair to me.