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Biden begs Democrats to back shrunken spending measure

By Susan Ferrechio
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Biden begs Democrats to back shrunken spending measure

President Joe Biden, eager to secure passage of his much-touted economic agenda, met privately with disgruntled House Democrats on Thursday to urge them to support a $1.75 trillion social welfare spending package that leaves out many of their priorities.

“I need you to help me. I need your votes,” Biden told Democrats, according to a source in the room.

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