U.S. Senate passes major health, tax and climate bill in boost for Democrats

By: and - August 7, 2022 3:46 pm

Vice President Kamala Harris cast the tie-breaking vote on the spending bill, which aims to lower health care costs, address climate change, and revise the tax code. (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

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Ariana Figueroa
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