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News Articles: Rep. Pramila Jayapal

Rep. Pramila Jayapal and fellow members of the House Progressive Caucus hold a news conference ahead of the vote on the Inflation Reduction Act on Aug. 12, 2022.

Progressive Democrats withdraw letter calling for more diplomatic efforts with Russia

After pushback, the Congressional Progressive Caucus walked back a letter to the White House pressing for more direct negotiations with Ukraine.

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By:
  • Barbara Sprunt and
  • Deepa Shivaram
Despite Sen. Joe Manchin's opposition Senate Majority Leader Schumer says he still intends to bring up the $2 trillion social and climate policy bill for a vote

Democrats plan to vote on the social spending bill, despite Manchin's 'no'

Senate Majority Leader Schumer said the Senate will take up the measure "very early" in the new year

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By:
  • Brian Naylor
President Joe Biden speaks with members of the press before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Washington. Biden spent the weekend at his home in Delaware.

A top House progressive says $1.5 trillion is not enough to pass social spending plan

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, rejected the price tag put forward by West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin for President Biden's sweeping domestic spending priorities.

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By:
  • Deepa Shivaram