Each Cabinet secretary had approximately 10 calls with the senior lawmakers, the official said. The White House says this tax hike would raise more than $2 trillion over the next 15 years. Fudge, a former House member well regarded in the Democratic caucus, is expected to play a key role with House members. Ahead of Biden's Thursday Cabinet meeting , a White House official told CNN that Biden would keep a focus on the infrastructure plan -- his top legislative priority. He declined to "get into legislative tactics," but said the White House would be bringing members of Congress to the White House after Easter.

Source: CNN April 01, 2021 18:33 UTC