Sen. Cory Booker pledges 'to push for as big and bold as we can' with Democratic-led infrastructure
Sen. Cory Booker on Sunday pledged to continue pushing for "big and bold" measures in the reconciliation bill that Democrats sense will likely be less than the proposed $3.5 trillion framework that was initially envisioned by party leaders.
During an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press," the New Jersey Democrat remained optimistic about the bill that will eventually come together, emphasizing that it will be "historic."
"If we do a $3 trillion bill, a $2.5 trillion bill, I'm going to push for as big and bold as we can," he said. "But it will be a historic investment in America."
In the evenly-divided Senate, Democrats need every member to be on board for the reconciliation package to pass, and moderate Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia - along with Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona - wield incredible influence over the bill, which is slated to include tax increases on the wealthy and tuition-free community college, among many other items.
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Pelosi, Progressives Signal $3.5 Trillion Spending Bill Will Likely Be Slimmed
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Representative Pramila Jayapal, chair of the congressional progressive caucus, signaled Sunday that the $3.5 trillion spending package will likely be slimmed down, as Democrats struggle to reach an agreement over the size and scope of President Joe Biden's economic agenda.
It "seems self-evident" that the reconciliation bill will be smaller than $3.5 trillion, Pelosi said on ABC's This Week.
"Everybody overwhelmingly, and I think even those who want a smaller number, support the vision of the president," the California Democrat added. "Adding up what our priorities are should take us to a number where we find common ground."
With razor-thin majorities in both chambers and staunch GOP opposition, Democrats are struggling to advance the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill and $3.5 spending bill that will shape Biden's legacy.
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