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Democrats celebrate as climate bill moves to House – and critics weigh in

The Guardian · Joan E Greve · last updated

Democrats celebrated the much-delayed Senate passage of their healthcare and climate spending package, expressing hope that the bill’s approval could improve their prospects in the crucial midterm elections this November.

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