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Congress Poised to Pass Ambitious Climate Bill, Biden Tests Positive Again
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Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia has agreed to support the most ambitious climate bill in U.S. history, negotiated by a small group of Democrats mostly in secret, after provisions were added to benefit his home state. President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 again on Saturday, but has not reported any symptoms.

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