Today, we're going to talk about the finished Build Back Better Act, What's In and What's Out,

and a trap that Republicans are hoping Democrats fall into with this bill.

I interview White House Communications Director Kate Bettingfield about the bill, how the White

House intends to pass the rest of his priorities that were left out, and whether they're doing

enough in the face of Republicans dismantling the foundations of our democracy.

I also talk to the mayor of Richmond, Virginia, La Barastone, about the state of the race between

McCallif and Youngkin, how the early vote is looking, and what's at stake if Youngkin were

to win.

Brian Tyler Cohen and you're listening to No Lie.

So it looks like we officially have a Build Back Better Act.

Congress finished up negotiations with help from the White House this past week, and Representative

Jayapal announced that there's now legislative text.

I believe 1,400 pages, but top line, here's what's in and here's what's out.

The bill includes $550 billion for climate change, mostly composed of clean energy tax credits.

It expands Medicare with coverage now including hearing benefits, universal pre-K for three

and four-year-olds, child tax credit, providing a monthly cash allowance of $300 per child

under $6, and $250 per child between six and 17 years old.

And expanded earned income tax credit, benefiting 17 million low wage workers.

Child care costs would be capped at 7% of income, expanding access to about 20 million kids

and freeing up their parents to participate in the jobs market and stimulate the economy.

Elder care by expanding home-based services through Medicare coverage, college grants for

low-income college students, better ACA subsidies, and premium ACA tax credits, money for affordable

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