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RT @alizaslav: Sen. Jon Tester, Democrat from Montana and one of the negotiators of the bipartisan infrastructure bill, is waiting to meet… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @StevenTDennis: 🚨NEW: Florida hits fresh record for hospitalized COVID patients 13,747 now in hospital beds (+320 from yesterday, +3358… — PolitiTweet.org

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Schumer ahead of key procedural vote on infrastructure — and uncertainty about the schedule: “We can get this done the easy way or the hard way. In either case, the Senate will stay in session until we finish our work. It's up to my Republican colleagues how long it takes.” — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @bresreports: /2 @LeaderMcConnell says infrastructure bill is “imperfect,” but indicates he continues to support it. Pushes for consider… — PolitiTweet.org

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“The diversion, totaling $3.6 billion, disrupted scores of improvements for military operations and the quality of life for troops and their families,” providing the first-ever look at how the money was moved, per legendary reporter David Rogers https://t.co/fEvJ6lsoiu — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @OmarJimenez: Remember the St. Louis area couple who brandished their weapons at protesters marching by? They were pardoned this week by… — PolitiTweet.org

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At noon, the Senate expected to break filibuster and shut down debate on the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. Likely 60 votes will be there After that, it's anyone's guess how it could play out. Could pass today — or as late as Monday night into Tuesday https://t.co/wt5T7ODuzy — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @seungminkim: From the dogged David Rogers: DOD “took nine months to respond to a FOIA request, and even then, the Comptroller’s office… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @NatashaBertrand: NEW: Hopes of reaching a deal on JCPOA are fading "When talks paused after a sixth round, among the major outstanding… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @katierogers: In what seemed like fodder for a future episode of “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” Larry David, the comedian and a Martha’s Vineya… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @RamCNN: How a Trump environmental lawyer tried to weaponize the Justice Department to help then President https://t.co/pGLXNzPCme Via @… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @LPDonovan: Easy to forget that even a relatively big vote will lose half the conference. In an R primary that's the safe play. The beau… — PolitiTweet.org

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Blunt on Senate GOP candidate opposition: "There's some concern that it gets confused with the bigger bill." Greitens, who is running in primary: "It is disappointing that some weak RINOs completely caved to Nancy Pelosi and Democrats" w/@arogDC — PolitiTweet.org

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"I have encouraged President Trump to take credit for this," Portman said, the lead negotiator who says it’s good for OH. But his would-be GOP successors are lining up against it. Mandel’s camp: “The current infrastructure bill is filled with the far left's wasteful wish list.” — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @ryanobles: NEW: As members of Congress go home, their security concerns come with them. An in depth look at the risk the 535 members fa… — PolitiTweet.org

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Murkowski was blunt when asked if Trump's opposition would affect any GOP votes in the Senate: "It hasn't affected mine." Young wouldn’t comment on Trump’s views but said he’d back the bill “unless I find something really objectionable — and I haven't so far." — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @maggieNYT: A well-done timeline that raises an unrelated question people at WH were asking on Jan. 6 - why was Pence’s national securit… — PolitiTweet.org

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New - GOP Senate candidates are roundly bashing the bipartisan infra bill, even as GOP senators are going to help push this through. Asked if he believes that Trump is influencing the views of the candidates, Tillis said: "I'm sure that has an influence." https://t.co/RnBlsKNVuz — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @byHeatherLong: NEW: 1.5 million moms still have not been able to return to work, largely b/c of childcare issues. Now the Delta varia… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @bterris: Here's a story about Washington's hottest club: Joe Manchin's houseboat. It has everything: moonshine, covid scares, Lisa Murk… — PolitiTweet.org

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Sinema reiterates support for 60-vote threshold, telling "The View:" "I believe this exercise demonstrates why it's so important" to keep it at 60, referring to infrastructure. Otherwise, she says: 'You simply say whoever is in charge runs roughshod over the minority's opinion." — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @MZanona: NEW: House Republicans are banking on GOP women to win back the majority. Last year, 11 out of 15 seats were flipped by Repub… — PolitiTweet.org

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Freshman Sen. Hagerty says he objected to quick passage of the infrastructure bill after CBO score projected it’d raise deficits. “Despite this news, I was asked to consent to expedite the process and pass it. I could not, in good conscience, allow that to happen at this hour” — PolitiTweet.org

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The development came after a marathon day of talks that started early in the morning and stretched close to midnight. Schumer blamed Republicans. “In fact, we have been trying to vote on amendments all day but have encountered numerous objections from the other side.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Schumer says Senate done for the night and will reconvene Saturday to vote on whether to shut down debate on the infrastructure bill. No deal on amendment votes yet. Question is if any GOP votes change or if they’ll get 60 votes on Saturday — PolitiTweet.org

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It’s approaching 11pm — and the two sides have been in talks for at least 12 hours to set up amendment votes and final passage vote on infrastructure bill. Still no agreement. And they’ve left a vote open on a judicial nominee for about two hours as they continue to haggle — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @HotlineJosh: What a mess in Georgia. Should be the GOP’s best Senate pickup opportunity. Trump already cost the GOP two seats in the S… — PolitiTweet.org

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It’s possible — though unlikely — final passage could occur late tonight into the early morning if they agree to speed up the vote. But they’ve been working on an agreement all day to do that. And they haven’t done that yet — PolitiTweet.org

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Schumer is NOW filing cloture to shut down debate on the infrastructure bill, setting up key test vote for SATURDAY. 60-vote threshold. Also says they are still working on an agreement for additional amendment votes tonight. "We aren't there yet," he said. — PolitiTweet.org

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The Senate will soon vote to advance federal appeals court nominee Eunice Lee, per aide There's still no agreement for final votes on infrastructure package and amendments. But once members are on the floor, negotiations undoubtedly will intensify — PolitiTweet.org