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House Democrats pass $740 billion spending bill, send to Biden’s desk

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., prepares to lead a vote on the Inflation Reduction Act in the House chamber at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

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The Democrats’ massive tax and spending bill cleared Congress on Friday, with the House giving final approval to the $740 billion bill along party lines and sending it to President Biden for his signature.

Former President Donald Trump speaks during an event Friday, July 8, 2022, in Las Vegas. A pro-Democratic super PAC is accusing the Federal Election Commission of allowing Trump “to continue violating the law&quot; by dragging its feet over a complaint concerning Trump's teasing of a future White House bid. American Bridge on Wednesday, July 20, filed a lawsuit asking that a judge compel the commission to take action on its pending complaint that accuses Trump of violating federal campaign laws by raising and spending money for a run without officially filing his candidacy. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

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