WASHINGTON - His government overhaul plans at stake, President Joe Biden appeared determined Wednesday to strike agreement with two wavering Democratic senators, likely trimming back the size of his potentially historic $3.5 trillion measure that will collapse without their support.With Republicans solidly opposed and no Democratic votes to spare, Biden canceled a trip to Chicago that was to focus on COVID-19 vaccinations so he could dig in for another day of intense negotiations ahead of crucial votes.
Aides made their way to Capitol Hill for talks, and late in the day House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer were headed to the White House to meet with Biden.The risks are clear, but so is the potential reward as.