As Monday Deadline Looms, Democratic House Leadership Remains Optimistic

As Monday Deadline Looms, Democratic House Leadership Remains Optimistic
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) speaks to reporters in Washington on Aug. 25, 2021. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
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After over a month of infighting between progressive and moderate wings of the party, House Democrats have indicated that they are moving toward completion of their expansive $3.5 trillion budget bill.

Despite continuing challenges that threaten to derail President Joe Biden’s legislative agenda, the Democratic leadership is still confident of the agenda’s success in the lower chamber.