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Democrats Cut Programs’ Durations to Lower Cost of Social Policy and Climate Plan
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WASHINGTON—Democrats were piecing together Wednesday a package that looked increasingly likely to fund an array of healthcare, education and other social programs for short periods as President Biden worked to satisfy demands from different corners of his party.
Democratic lawmakers and aides said the plan under negotiation would likely wrap together a long list of their priorities—but for shorter durations—in order to squeeze them into a smaller price tag. In meetings at the White House on Tuesday, Mr. Biden indicated the package would spend around $1.9 trillion, with the cost covered by taxes and other revenue, down from the $3.5 trillion Democratic leaders had initially planned.
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