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Analysis: U.S. Senate Democrats' bill will make mark on climate, healthcare costs

Reuters · David Morgan · last updated

WASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) — The $430 billion climate change, healthcare and tax bill due to pass the U.S. Congress on Friday aims to help reduce the carbon emissions that drive climate change and lower medical costs for older Americans.

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