August 18, 2022 CNN host hails Inflation Reduction Act, says criticism ‘misses the point’: ‘Short-term problems’ CNN host John Avlon asserted that record inflation was the Federal Reserve's job and that people too often obsess over short term problems in government.
August 18, 2022 MSNBC, ABC, CNN realize Inflation Reduction Act doesn’t reduce inflation after bill is passed: ‘Marketing’ The liberal meaning described the Inflation Reduction Act as a major win for Biden prior to its passage, but only revealed the bill's impact on inflation afterwards.
August 16, 2022 MSNBC host thanks Biden official for correcting 'misinformation' on IRS provision in bill MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell thanked Biden adviser Brian Deese for clearing up "misinformation" surrounding new IRS funding during an interview on Tuesday.
August 16, 2022 White House not saying when the Inflation Reduction Act will begin to cut inflation The White House Tuesday didn't provide specific projections or models for when and how much the "Inflation Reduction Act" will reduce inflation in the U.S.
August 15, 2022 Legislation to help first responders and educators buy homes has rare bipartisan support The HELPER Act is a legislation to assist first responders and educators in buying homes. Salaries for these civil servants are generally low and homeownership can be difficult.
August 12, 2022 Analysis suggests Inflation Reduction Act will reduce annual inflation by only 0.1 percentage points A Penn Wharton analysis found that the Inflation Reduction Act would reduce annual inflation by about 0.1 percentage points in five years, having minimal impact on tacking inflation during the economic recession.
August 12, 2022 Vulnerable Democrats dismiss claims about expanded IRS in Manchin bill, call climate ‘largest threat’ to US Democrats continue to stay silent on the IRS provision in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, after reports revealed the bill would fund the hiring of thousands of new IRS agents.
August 12, 2022 Vulnerable Democrat promises to push police funding after Pelosi delays vote for Manchin bill Democrat representatives are silent after Speaker Nancy Pelosi decided to postpone the vote on the law enforcement legislation, giving the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 the priority.
August 7, 2022 Schumer-Manchin social spending and tax increase bill clears the Senate after last-second amendment drama Senate Democrats landed perhaps their biggest legislative victory this Congress by advancing the Schumer-Manchin social spending bill after a vote-a-rama.
August 6, 2022 Republicans to force votes on border, energy, IRS and more in first tranche of 'vote-a-rama' amendments Senate Republicans are highlighting vote-a-rama amendments to codify the Title 42 immigration policy, prevent audits on middle class Americans and more.