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12/24/21

USA: Joe Biden's Winter of Discontent—Failed Bills, Terrible Polls and Now Omicron

President Joe Biden is facing his first holiday season as commander in chief while confronting a slew of problems from the new variant of COVID-19 to stalled legislation and his own unpopularity.

The president could be bracing for a winter of discontent as the Omicron variant is expected to surge and efforts to pass the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better Act flounder due to opposition from Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV).

He may also have to sacrifice the enhanced child tax credit in the new year as part of a deal to pass Build Back Better—a key achievement that could further damage his standing with voters if it's not extended.

Read more at: Joe Biden's Winter of Discontent—Failed Bills, Terrible Polls and Now Omicron

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