Today we're talking about pricey lawsuits, a puzzling economy, a new bill born this

weekend, and other top news from Monday, August 8th.

Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the plurover.

Here's the quote of the day, a religion that costs nothing is worth nothing.

A cheap Christianity without a cross will prove in the end a useless Christianity without

a crown.

J.C.

Ryle.

Let's get started with some espresso shots.

A bill passed through the Senate 51 to 50 this weekend.

It's called the Inflation Reduction Act.

It's the product of lots of compromises to win over moderate senators mansion and cinema.

It includes democratic priorities such as, one, providing over $300 billion in climate

reform and penalizing oil and gas companies for harmful emissions.

Two, giving Medicare the power to negotiate some drug prices.

In three, imposing a 15% minimum tax rate on large profitable corporations.

Despite the name, a non-partisan analysis concluded it would have little effect on inflation.

After squeaking through the Senate on VP Harris's tie-breaking vote, it received zero Republican

support.

The bill advances to the House, where the democratic majority is expected to pass it later

this week and send it to President Biden to sign into law.

Here's a verse to consider when considering the people who write and name are laws.

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