Democrats cling to Christmas deadline for Build Back Better despite hurdles

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Democratic leaders are racing to bring up President Joe Biden’s massive social welfare and green energy spending bill as soon as next week, even though a key centrist in their party is not on board.

Party leaders Friday upped the urgency for passing the $1.85 trillion measure after the United States reported the November inflation rate had risen to 6.8%, the highest level since 1982.

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