The U.S. Congress ramped up its work on President
The key House Ways and Means Committee is at the center of Thursday’s action, debating measures including an expansion of Medicare and paid family leave, new funds for elder-care workers and a provision bolstering retirement savings. Behind the scenes, panel members will be seeking agreement on other elements, including the tax increases to be unveiled in coming days.
In the Senate, meantime, Democratic lawmakers have to hammer out a ...