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Inflation Reduction Act passes the U.S. House, heads to President Joe Biden’s desk

Excerpt:	The historic climate and health focused Inflation Reduction Act is one of the most consequential environmental bills ever enacted by Congress. It now heads to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
Published at:	3:35 PM on Friday, August 12th, 2022
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Healthcare, Legislative Advocacy, Our Environment, Policy Topics
Other Tags:	Budgeting, Climate Crisis, Fiscal Responsibility, U.S. House Roll Call Votes
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A win for America! U.S. Senate passes climate and health focused Inflation Reduction Act

Excerpt:	"Today, Senate Democrats sided with American families over special interests, voting to lower the cost of prescription drugs, health insurance, and everyday energy costs and reduce the deficit, while making the wealthiest corporations finally pay their fair share," said President Joe Biden in a special statement.
Published at:	1:45 PM on Sunday, August 7th, 2022
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Breaking News, Healthcare, Legislative Advocacy, Our Environment, Policy Topics
Other Tags:	Budgeting, Climate Crisis, Fiscal Responsibility
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Schumer, Manchin announce agreement on major climate and health focused budget bill

Excerpt:	"This is the action the American people have been waiting for," President Joe Biden said in a statement. "This addresses the problems of today – high health care costs and overall inflation – as well as investments in our energy security for the future."
Published at:	8:22 PM on Wednesday, July 27th, 2022
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Healthcare, Legislative Advocacy, Our Environment, Policy Topics
Other Tags:	Budgeting, Climate Crisis, Fiscal Responsibility, Strong Commonwealth
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President Biden pitches plan to lower the cost of essential drugs at appearance in Auburn

Excerpt:	The 46th President spoke not for the ages, but of years as a widowed parent of two little boys who could not afford childcare even as a U.S. Senator, as an aneurysm patient cared for by nurses.
Published at:	10:18 PM on Friday, April 22nd, 2022
Written by:	Joel Connelly
Categories:	Events, Healthcare, Policy Topics
Other Tags:	Presidential Visits
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