Senate To Consider 'Build Back Better' After Thanksgiving Break

The Build Back Better legislation is under review after Thanksgiving, with potential changes in taxes, paid leave, and immigration. The House version raises state and local tax deductions, criticized as benefiting the wealthy. Paid leave faces opposition from Senator Joe Manchin, while immigration reform may be altered due to Senate rules. Democrats aim to pass the bill without Republican support, with a goal to finalize it by Christmas, despite other legislative priorities.

What is the main criticism of the House's proposal to raise the state and local tax deduction maximum?

• It only applies to rural areas.

• It is seen as a tax break for the wealthy.

• It benefits low-income families.

• It increases federal taxes for everyone.

Why is the paid family and medical leave proposal facing challenges in the Senate?

• It requires Republican support.

• It has already been rejected by the House.

• It is too expensive to implement.

• It lacks support from all Democrats.

What is Senator Joe Manchin's stance on paid family leave?

• He wants it to be funded by the federal government.

• He fully supports it as part of the Build Back Better plan.

• He believes it should be funded through employer and employee participation.

• He thinks it should be included in Social Security.

What does the House's immigration proposal offer to undocumented immigrants?

• Immediate citizenship.

• The ability to live and work in the US for up to 10 years.

• A path to citizenship within 5 years.

• Permanent residency in the US.

What is the legislative strategy being used to pass the Build Back Better bill?

• Bipartisan support from both parties.

• A special legislative process without Republican support.

• A public referendum.

• A fast-track process with full Senate approval.