FOX BIZ NEWS: Democrats' spending bill could give four weeks of paid leave to people without jobs

Democrats' spending bill could give four weeks of paid leave to people without jobs



The provision in question is buried deep in the bill sewn together by House Democrats as they desperately try to get legislation across the finish line after a GOP trouncing at the polls on Tuesday.

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FOX BIZ NEWS: Pelosi forced to abandon Friday vote on immense social spending bill amid resistance from moderates

Pelosi forced to abandon Friday vote on immense social spending bill amid resistance from moderates



House Speaker Nancy Pelosi moved to save face with a procedural vote on Democrats' reconciliation bill Friday after an effort to pass it stalled yet again after a small group of moderates demanded the House wait for scores from the Congressional Budget Office.

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FOX BIZ NEWS: Biden Energy Sec. Granholm laughs at question about boosting oil production: 'That is hilarious'

Biden Energy Sec. Granholm laughs at question about boosting oil production: 'That is hilarious'



Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on Friday laughed at a question about boosting America's domestic oil production, calling it “hilarious.”

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FOX BIZ NEWS: Build Back Better Act: Immigration provision grants 5-year parole to some migrants, shielding from deportation

Build Back Better Act: Immigration provision grants 5-year parole to some migrants, shielding from deportation



A new provision in Democrats' Build Back Better social spending plan would grant parole to immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally more than 10 years ago to shield them from being deported.

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FOX BIZ NEWS: McCarthy says Pelosi's push to quickly pass spending bill shows Dems didn't learn from elections this week

McCarthy says Pelosi's push to quickly pass spending bill shows Dems didn't learn from elections this week



House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Democrats aren't listening to voters by trying to advance their "irresponsible" spending plan.

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FOX BIZ NEWS: CBO score on reconciliation bill could take until Thanksgiving as Biden, Pelosi scramble for votes

CBO score on reconciliation bill could take until Thanksgiving as Biden, Pelosi scramble for votes



If a handful of House moderates stick to their demand that the chamber wait until a CBO score comes out to pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill, there won't be a vote until the week of Thanksgiving.

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FOX BIZ NEWS: Democrats' spending bill will cripple this $6B industry, experts warn

Democrats' spending bill will cripple this $6B industry, experts warn



The most recent version of Democrats' spending bill leaves tobacco taxes untouched, while imposing heavy taxes on e-cigarettes and vapes, as well as tobacco-free nicotine pouches and lozenges.

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