$3.5T spending package includes big money for 'tree equity,' bias training and more

$3.5T spending package includes big money for 'tree equity,' bias training and more



Among the most contentious provisions, the bill gives a substantial funding boost to the Internal Revenue Service, which stands to gain an additional $78.94 billion over the next 10 years. The money would help the IRS strengthen tax enforcement activities, expand audits and modernize its technology. An additional $410 million would go to IRS oversight.

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Biden doesn't take sides, touts infrastructure bill and reconciliation, as House Dems try to reach deal

Biden doesn't take sides, touts infrastructure bill and reconciliation, as House Dems try to reach deal



The White House says Congress needs to come to an agreement on both the infrastructure bill and reconciliation bill this week.

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Sen. Tuberville on reconciliation bill: Democrat's think it’s ‘play money’

Sen. Tuberville on reconciliation bill: Democrat's think it’s ‘play money’



Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., weighs in on ongoing spending negotiations on Capitol Hill.

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House begins debate on infrastructure bill Monday, but unclear if it can pass amid deep Democratic divides

House begins debate on infrastructure bill Monday, but unclear if it can pass amid deep Democratic divides



House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill by Thursday, but as of Monday it does not have the votes to pass.

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YouTube CEO won't say if it removed Russian opposition leader's video at request of Putin

YouTube CEO won't say if it removed Russian opposition leader's video at request of Putin



YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki won’t say definitively whether the company took down material from leading Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny at the request of Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of the country’s elections.

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Oil will climb to $90 by year-end: Goldman Sachs

Oil will climb to $90 by year-end: Goldman Sachs



Goldman Sachs Group Inc. raised its forecast for global crude oil prices due to supply disruptions in the Gulf of Mexico and signs of strengthening demand.

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Boston Fed chief Rosengren to retire early due to health concerns

Boston Fed chief Rosengren to retire early due to health concerns



Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren will retire at the end of September due to health concerns.

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