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On Thursday, those looking for more insight into the next decade of American politics got a glimpse of the census data that will be used to redraw state and congressional district lines to reflect the updated residents count. While those maps are still months away, we learned the nation is more diverse than ever before. People of color represented 43% of the US population in 2020, up from 34% in 2010.
Back on Capitol Hill, both big-ticket measures passed by the Senate this week are now headed to the House, but the bills will wait again before they see action. Members are on recess — and there’s wrangling over what gets voted on and when. Moderate Democrats are demanding an immediate vote on the infrastructure package, but so far Pelosi isn’t budging from her timeline.
The Point: After months of infrastructure and budget negotiations in the Senate, it’s the House’s turn to tangle with the details.