Congress Inches Closer To Infrastructure Agreement

The transcript discusses the ongoing negotiations and political efforts surrounding a major bipartisan infrastructure bill and a social spending bill in the U.S. Congress. President Biden is actively involved, urging Democrats to vote on the infrastructure bill. Key issues include paid family leave and a billionaires tax, with some provisions being cut. The legislative process is complex, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi indicating that most of the bill is ready, but final details remain unresolved. Biden is expected to give a speech providing more details before leaving for Europe.

What are the two major bills that lawmakers are trying to pass simultaneously?

What is the main focus of the Democrats' caucus meeting mentioned in the text?

What urgency does the White House have regarding the social spending bill?

What was the outcome of the negotiations regarding the paid family leave plan?

What is the expected top line number for the spending bill as mentioned in the text?