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U.S. House set to debate $1 trillion infrastructure bill Monday -Pelosi By Reuters

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – House Democratic leaders said on Friday they intended to forge ahead next week with U.S. President Joe Biden’s $3.5 trillion social agenda as well as a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill.

It was not clear when the votes would be cast as Democrats continue to dispute details regarding social spending.

Nancy Pelosi, House speaker, sent a letter to other Democrats promising to “move forward to approve two job bills next week.”

Pelosi stated to reporters that “the bill will be up on Monday.” She meant the smaller measure which would aid in the development of road, bridges, airports, schools, and other infrastructure projects. This bill was passed by the Senate with bipartisan support, on August 10.

It is far more complicated than the Democrats’ push for $3.5 trillion to expand healthcare for children, and the elderly, and invest in measures to dramatically reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

Pelosi said to reporters that she was not sure when the legislation would be introduced on the House’s floor. It will unfold. Follow it. It’s interesting. We’re very encouraged.”

A majority of progressive legislators demand that the $1 trillion infrastructure bill not be passed until the $3.5 billion is available. The moderates demand that the $1 trillion bill be enacted regardless of the progress made on larger measures.

Pelosi gave the moderates a commitment to vote in the House on Sept. 27.

The weekend was expected to be spent by lawmakers addressing thorny issues such as lowering the price of $3.5 trillion, setting tax increases that fully compensate the cost, and finally settling the dispute about lower prescription drug prices.

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