US Senate adopts sweeping climate and health plan, in major victory for Biden
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Washington (AFP) Aug 7, 2022
After 18 months of arduous negotiations and a marathon night of debate, the US Senate on Sunday passed Joe Biden's ambitious climate, tax and health care plan - a significant victory for the president ahead of crucial midterm elections. Voting as a unified bloc and with the tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats approved the $430-billion spending plan, which will