Democrats seek paths for paid leave, drug pricing outside budget bill

WASHINGTON – Days after President Joe Biden released a new framework for the Democratic Party’s social spending package, lawmakers are angling to keep key policies in the bill and line up other avenues to pass long-held goals. On Thursday, Biden unveiled a proposal that focused spending on [universal pre-kindergarten, child care subsidies](/story/news/politics/2021/04/28/president-joe-biden-propose-american-families-plan-paid-leave/4852679001/) , eldercare, climate investment and housing.

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2021-10-31 22:27:00