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Congressional Democrats continue to be locked in debate over a social service package. The votes aren't there for the $3.5 trillion originally proposed, and what to cut has eluded agreement. “A lot of people have asked, isn’t something better than nothing?” said Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington, who has emerged as a leader among the more liberal wing of the Democratic Party in the House. “The answer, quite simply, is no.” (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Opinion: Democrats in Congress struggle to advance Biden plan
Secretary Of State Brad Raffensperger speaks during a press conference at the Georgia State Capitol on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021. (Christine Tannous / christine.tannous@ajc.com)
Opinion: Congress evidently not interested in Raffensperger’s election stories
Opinion: The Coronavirus brings positive change to the U.S. Supreme Court
The blueberry industry was the subject of a congressional hearing.
Opinion: The Georgia blueberries were too ripe for picking
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and U.S. President Joe Biden speak briefly to reporters as they arrive at the U.S. Capitol for a Senate Democratic luncheon July 14, 2021 in Washington, DC. President Biden is on the Hill to discuss with Senate Democrats the $3.5 trillion reconciliation package they have reached overnight that would expand Medicare benefits, boost federal safety net programs and combat climate change. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images/TNS)
Opinion: Democrats try to hold together on giant tax and spending bill
The Tea Party's anger over Obamacare helped Republicans in Georgia beat former U.S. Rep. Jim Marshall in the 2010 midterms. Jason Getz jgetz@ajc.com
Opinion: History hangs over the shoulder of Democrats
Opinion: GOP tries to replace Carter with Biden
Opinion: Democrats start to forge specifics of huge social plan
05/05/2021 — Peachtree Corners, Georgia — US Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux makes remarks during a press conference about infrastructure at Jones Bridge Park in Peachtree Corners, Wednesday, May 5, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)
Opinion: Bourdeaux stakes out middle ground at fractious political moment
Opinion: Decision of Georgia voters still echoing through Washington
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