US Senate passes $739bn healthcare and climate bill ? video

Senate Democrats passed their climate and healthcare spending package on Sunday, sending the legislation to the House and bringing Joe Biden one step closer to a significant legislative victory ahead of crucial midterm elections in November.'To the tens of millions of young Americans who spent years marching, rallying, demanding that Congress act on climate change, this bill is for you,' said Chuck Schumer, the US Senate majority leader. 'The time has come to pass this historic bill'Senate passes $739bn healthcare and climate bill after months of wranglingClimate bill could slash US emissions by 40% after historic Senate voteWhat does the US-China row mean for climate change? Continue reading...