Biden tells Schumer and Manchin he backs drugs, energy bill

Biden tells Schumer and Manchin he backs drugs, energy bill
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks in the Rose Garden at the White House

WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden said he spoke on Wednesday with Democratic senators Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin to offer his support for a bill that would reduce the national debt, invest in energy technologies and lower the cost of prescription drugs.

In a statement, Biden urged the Senate to pass the bill as soon as possible and for the House to follow suit.

(Reporting by Eric Beech; Editing by Chris Reese)

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