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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Nicola Slawson

First Thing: Senate passes $739bn healthcare and climate bill

*** BESTPIX *** U.S. Senate Votes On Amendments To Inflation Reduction Act Over The WeekendWASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 7: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) gives the thumbs up as he leaves the Senate Chamber after passage of the Inflation Reduction Act at the U.S. Capitol August 7, 2022 in Washington, DC. The Senate worked overnight Saturday into Sunday as they moved toward final passage of Senate budget reconciliation deal, which Senate Democrats have named The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The final vote was 51-50, with the tie-breaking vote being cast by Vice President Kamala Harris. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***
The Senate majority leader, Chuck Schumer, gives a thumbs-up as he leaves the Senate chamber after passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. Photograph: Drew Angerer/Getty Images

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Senate Democrats passed their climate and healthcare spending package on Sunday, sending the legislation to the house and bringing Joe Biden one step closer to a significant legislative victory ahead of crucial midterm elections in November.

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