A major competitiveness bill passed the Senate last year with bipartisan support, only to stall. Democrats hope to revive it in the House, but first they will have to bridge big differences.
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New Sanctions for Russian Gas Pipeline Fall Short in Senate
The measure pitted Ukraine’s president, who was pushing for the penalties, against the Biden administration, which successfully lobbied Democrats to oppose them.
U.S. Effort to Combat Forced Labor Targets Corporate China Ties
The Biden administration is expected to face scrutiny as it decides how to enforce a new ban on products made with forced labor in the Xinjiang region of China.
Decoding Joe Manchin
The senator’s history suggested he could vote for Build Back Better. Why didn’t he?
Congress Passes Ban on Goods From China’s Xinjiang Region
President Biden is expected to sign the bill, which drew a fierce corporate lobbying campaign against it.
Your Friday Briefing
House Democrats delay a crucial vote.
Senator Lindsey Graham Says He Has a Breakthrough Covid Infection
The positive test result raised concerns that other senators may have been exposed at a party hosted by Senator Manchin over the weekend.
Senator Lindsey Graham Says He Has a Breakthrough Covid Infection
The positive test result raised concerns that other senators may have been exposed at a party hosted by Senator Manchin over the weekend.
Senate Passes Bill to Bolster Competitiveness With China
The wide margin of support reflected a sense of urgency among lawmakers in both parties about shoring up the technological and industrial capacity of the United States to counter Beijing.
Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Bill to Bolster Competitiveness With China
The wide margin of support reflected a sense of urgency among lawmakers in both parties about shoring up the technological and industrial capacity of the United States to counter Beijing.