House Passes 'Build Back Better' Social Spending Bill

The transcript covers the passage of the Build Back Better bill in the House, highlighting its key components like prescription cost reduction and climate change funding. It details the House vote, including opposition from Republicans and one Democrat, Jared Golden. The Congressional Budget Office's report on the bill's funding gap and IRS enforcement is discussed, along with reactions from lawmakers. The next steps for the bill in the Senate are outlined, including potential changes and the reconciliation process.

What are some of the key components included in the Build Back Better bill?

• Increased funding for space exploration

• Tax cuts for corporations

• Reduction in military spending

• Prescription cost reduction and Medicare expansion

Which political party unanimously opposed the Build Back Better bill in the House?

• Green Party

• Independents

• Republicans

• Democrats

What was the funding gap identified by the Congressional Budget Office for the Build Back Better bill?

• $400 million

• $367 billion

• $200 billion

• $160 billion

What process are Democrats using in the Senate to pass the Build Back Better bill with a simple majority?

• Filibuster

• Reconciliation

• Veto

• Cloture

Which two senators are mentioned as having opposing views on some provisions of the Build Back Better bill?

• Senator Mitch McConnell and Senator Chuck Schumer

• Senator Elizabeth Warren and Senator Ted Cruz

• Senator Bernie Sanders and Senator Joe Manchin

• Senator Kamala Harris and Senator Lindsey Graham