The NPR Politics Podcast Weekly Roundup: November 5th
Nov 5, 2021
Scott Horsley, NPR's Chief Economics Correspondent, shares insights on the precarious state of President Biden's legislative agenda in Congress. The discussion reveals the ongoing struggle among Democrats to finalize key initiatives and highlights the far-reaching implications of the Build Back Better Bill. Horsley also breaks down encouraging job growth figures and sheds light on the uneven recovery across various sectors. The conversation captures the evolving economic landscape while peppering in humor and heartwarming reflections on recent political events.
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Biden's Agenda Stalls
- Democrats struggle to pass Biden's trillion-dollar agenda, despite near-weekly attempts.
- The agenda includes social spending measures like universal pre-K, climate change initiatives, and an extended child tax credit.
Hesitation in the House
- House Democrats are hesitant to pass the bill without a full cost analysis from the Congressional Budget Office.
- Recent election results have further complicated the situation, shaking some centrist Democrats.
Biden's Economic Perspective
- President Biden believes passing the infrastructure and economic bills is essential for economic recovery.
- These bills aim to address issues exposed by the pandemic.