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How Democrats Salvaged a History-Making Bill


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This weekend, Democrats passed legislation that would make historic investments to fight climate change and lower the cost of prescription drugs — paid for by raising taxes on businesses.How did the party finally make progress on the bill, and what effects will it have?Guest: Emily Cochrane, a Washington-based correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: 
  • Here’s what is in the climate, tax and health care package.
  • How Senator Joe Manchin turned from a holdout into a deal maker.
For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
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