Democrats say they only have a handful of issues to resolve before they can strike a deal on Biden's social safety net and climate plan.
Democratic leaders said they were closer than ever to reaching a deal on President Joe Biden's plan to invest in the social safety net and climate programs.
After Democrats cut key policies and revenue-raising taxes from the proposal, lawmakers were trying to resolve outstanding disputes over what to put in the plan and how to pay for it. After days of talks among House, Senate and White House officials, party leaders sounded more optimistic than ever about striking an agreement. Top Democrats acknowledged a handful of issues were unresolved, which could trip up the rush toward a deal and votes in the coming days.
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