Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington, July 26, 2022. A Democratic economic package focused on climate and health care faces hurdles but seems headed toward party-line passage by Congress next month. Schumer crafted a compromise package with Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., to the surprise of everyone, transforming the West Virginian from pariah to partner. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite
Alan Fram Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s been more than a year in the making and has seen plenty of ups and downs. Now,…