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UPDATE: US House passes Biden’s historic social spending bill

The bill now faces a difficult path in the 50-50 Senate

The US House of Representatives has passed US President Joe Biden's $1.9tn (Β£1.4tn) Build Back Better Act after facing fierce opposition from Republicans. The sweeping social spending and climate package is considered a key pillar of Mr Biden's agenda. The vote came after a record-breaking speech from House minority leader Kevin McCarthy to delay the vote. The legislation now faces significant hurdles as it heads to the US Senate.

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