"Lawmakers Face Hurdles in Passing Sweeping Legislation as Disagreements Over Costs and Priorities Come to Head. Despite the best efforts of lawmakers to move forward with ambitious legislation, a key sticking point has emerged that threatens to derail the process. At the heart of the issue are disagreements over the costs associated with the proposed measures and the priorities that should be given to different aspects of the bill. As talks continue, it remains to be seen whether lawmakers can find common ground and pass the legislation, or if it will be delayed or even scuttled altogether."
Sticking points over costs and priorities are complicating lawmakers’ efforts to pass expansive legislation.
