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can't think of anywhere to

artappraiser — Sat, 20 Nov 2021 19:12:23 +0000

In reply to Pelosi Predicts Thursday Vote on Biden’s Ambitious Social Policy Bill

can't think of anywhere to plop this, Barack Obama - interesting that he calls Biden "my brother", praising him for the Infrastructure bill:

Happy birthday to my friend and my brother, @POTUS! Thanks for giving all of us the gift of better infrastructure. Grateful for all you’re doing to build this country back better. pic.twitter.com/kF8Z4e8YQq
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 20, 2021

Democrats erupted in cheers

artappraiser — Sat, 20 Nov 2021 00:27:14 +0000

In reply to Pelosi Predicts Thursday Vote on Biden’s Ambitious Social Policy Bill

Democrats erupted in cheers as the House passed Biden's Build Back Better economic plan with a narrow 220-213 vote Friday morning https://t.co/tgckxD5ckA pic.twitter.com/dQSdsm6HuM
— Bloomberg Quicktake (@Quicktake) November 20, 2021

and it was a real bitch getting there, lots of "hard work" as W used to say

Josh Marshall opines:

artappraiser — Sat, 20 Nov 2021 00:19:40 +0000

In reply to Pelosi Predicts Thursday Vote on Biden’s Ambitious Social Policy Bill

Josh Marshall opines:

McCarthy's stunt last night is actually a strong argument for the talking filibuster. You can delay legislation as long as - but no longer - than you are willing to hold the floor. It's self-limiting. And you start seeming stupid. https://t.co/sfmrY9DQdF
— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) November 19, 2021

here it is, several months in

artappraiser — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 20:03:44 +0000

In reply to Pelosi Predicts Thursday Vote on Biden’s Ambitious Social Policy Bill

here it is, several months in a nutshell

NBC News: Earlier during his floor speech, Republican Kevin McCarthy said: "Abigail Spanbgerger said nobody elected Biden to be FDR."

From the back, Rep. @AOC yelled, "I did."@NBCNews
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) November 19, 2021

NYTimes current headline

artappraiser — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 09:17:26 +0000

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NYTimes current headline story: Vote on Social Policy Bill Delayed as McCarthy Keeps Talking

with this lede:

Representative Kevin McCarthy, the minority leader, prolonged debate with an hours long speech attacking Democrats and veering from G.O.P. talking points to personal anecdotes.

House pushes Build Back

artappraiser — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 08:17:19 +0000

In reply to Pelosi Predicts Thursday Vote on Biden’s Ambitious Social Policy Bill

House pushes Build Back Better vote to Friday morning to accommodate GOP leader Kevin McCarthy's long, winding quasi-filibuster:https://t.co/VWh4qopZ3O pic.twitter.com/62VS9xWOSw
— SpeedReads (@SpeedReads) November 19, 2021

House Democrats push vote on social spending plan to Friday https://t.co/S4Y8QPsC2f pic.twitter.com/VqBUhZpCVY
— The Hill (@thehill) November 19, 2021

for those inclined (admit I

artappraiser — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 02:21:13 +0000

In reply to Pelosi Predicts Thursday Vote on Biden’s Ambitious Social Policy Bill

for those inclined (admit I am not, so haven't tried it)

[liked]WATCH LIVE: House debates Build Back Better bill before expected vote https://t.co/41CWiFSfyn via @YouTube
— Mindless (@mindlessgrams) November 19, 2021

CBO says Build Back Better

artappraiser — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 02:16:55 +0000

In reply to Pelosi Predicts Thursday Vote on Biden’s Ambitious Social Policy Bill

CBO says Build Back Better will increase deficit by $367 billion not including increased tax enforcement, House to vote tonight - CBS News https://t.co/ttv77WCa0O
— Radio TFI (Home of The Taxi Stand Hour) (@TheRadioTFI) November 19, 2021

And @RepGolden becomes the

artappraiser — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 02:14:49 +0000

In reply to Pelosi Predicts Thursday Vote on Biden’s Ambitious Social Policy Bill

And @RepGolden becomes the first House Democrat to announce he'll vote NO on the Build Back Better Act.https://t.co/nLoxh5x8P6
— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) November 19, 2021