All posts tagged "Congrès"

Washington (AFP) - Better than Hollywood? For the United States Congress the week began as a feel-good movie, turning into a slapstick farce and finally a taut political thriller. The basic plot was simple: the election of a speaker in the House of Representatives -- in normal times a routine formality -- is sent off the rails by two dozen right-wing lawmakers-elect. And from there it took quite a twist: House members would go on to vote 14 times in a row without electing their speaker -- something not seen since the Civil War. The baby and the dogThe fun and games started on Tuesday in a fest......

Washington (AFP) - Hundreds of billions of dollars for clean energy projects, cheaper prescription drugs and new corporate taxes are a few of the key items in US President Joe Biden's massive investment plan, which the House of Representatives is expected to pass Friday, after Senate approval. Here's a closer look at the signature elements of the plan, which could offer the Democratic leader a big political win heading into November's crucial midterm elections. $370 billion for clean energy, climateIf the legislation is passed, it will mark the biggest investment in US history in the fight aga......