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"Taken together, these actions will have an immediate and meaningful impact on people's lives," said Rep. Pramila Jayapal, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

With a stroke of a pen, President Biden could improve lives for millions of working people. To strengthen the state of the union, now is the time for transformative action.

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Democrats must adopt "a whole-of-government approach" if they are to fulfill their promises to act on the climate crisis, sky-high prescription drug prices, immigration reform, student debt, and other key policy priorities.

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Progressive Caucus gave their votes [for the infrastructure bill] based on direct promises from the president, as well as direct promises from more conservative Democratic holdouts. If those promises don't follow through, it's going to be difficult

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"Conservative Democrats are trying to tell my community that we should just shut up and accept a half deal," Rep. C. Bush tweeted. "... We won't accept anything less than the President's full agenda."

"Moving the infrastructure bill forward without the popular Build Back Better Act risks leaving behind working people, families, and our communities."