House Democrats are divided over how to enact President Joe Biden's sweeping infrastructure agenda. Nancy Pelosi is seen here at the U.S. Capitol on May 20, in Washington, DC.
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House Democrats are divided over how to enact President Joe Biden's sweeping infrastructure agenda. Nancy Pelosi is seen here at the U.S. Capitol on May 20, in Washington, DC.
Mandatory Credit: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images North America/Getty Images

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House approves $3.5 trillion budget plan in key step for Democrats to pass legislation expanding social safety net

The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a budget framework that will pave the way for Democrats to spend up to $3.5 trillion on a sweeping economic package to expand the social safety net that President Joe Biden has made a signature agenda item.