Pelosi says Democrats ‘will not let this opportunity pass’ despite Manchin’s stance
3 years ago

Pelosi says Democrats ‘will not let this opportunity pass’ despite Manchin’s stance

CNN  

CNN — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi projected confidence Monday, vowing Democrats will not give up on passing the Build Back Better Act, despite Sen. Joe Manchin saying he will not vote for the package in its current form. I’m not deterred at all.” Asked if there’s any hope left for Build Back Better, Pelosi said, “We never give up,” and cited letters sent from her as well as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer committing to getting the legislation passed. “This is an initiative that is the vision of President Joe Biden,” Pelosi said, suggesting that Manchin’s rebuttal of this legislation is a rebuke of the President. “And so we’re working on the BBB, the Build Back Better legislation, to be more transformative as we go forward to save the planet, to lower cost for health care for prescription drugs, lower costs for child care, lower cost in every way, lower taxes for the middle class again, doing so paid for by making people who are wealthy and corporate America to pay their fair share,” Pelosi added. “So that is the context in which all of this taking place today.” Democrats had initially coupled the bipartisan infrastructure bill with Build Back Better, but eventually allowed the bipartisan infrastructure bill to pass separately, thus launching a lengthy and seemingly dead end path of negotiations on the broader social spending package.

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Manchin’s big energy deal draws pushback from many Dems
2 years, 3 months ago

Manchin’s big energy deal draws pushback from many Dems

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democrats desperately needed the vote of Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia to get their signature legislative priority across the finish. To help land his support for a bill hailed by advocacy groups as the biggest investment ever in curbing climate change, Manchin said he secured a commitment from President Joe Biden and Democratic leaders to move a …

House Passes Democrats’ Sweeping Climate And Health Bill
2 years, 4 months ago

House Passes Democrats’ Sweeping Climate And Health Bill

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Democrats gave President Joe Biden a big win for his economic and environmental agenda Friday as the House passed a sweeping bill to fight climate change, make seniors’ drugs cheaper and boost taxes on corporations. The bill was sharply pared back from the “Build Back Better” bill that passed the House last year and was stalled by …

House Democrats pass sweeping healthcare, tax and climate bill
2 years, 4 months ago

House Democrats pass sweeping healthcare, tax and climate bill

LA Times  

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., surrounded by House Democrats, after the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 bill enrollment ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday. “We need to do things like that: have people out in their communities, not just their districts but in communities across this country, talking about why this is going to matter.” Rep. Jimmy Gomez …

Democrats Outsmart Mitch McConnell With Surprise Reconciliation Deal
2 years, 5 months ago

Democrats Outsmart Mitch McConnell With Surprise Reconciliation Deal

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said last month that he wouldn’t allow the Senate to pass a bipartisan bill on computer chips if Democrats tried to revive their “Build Back Better” agenda. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin announced they’d agreed on the new bill Wednesday after Manchin had refused to support …

After spiking earlier talks, Manchin agrees to a new deal on climate and taxes
2 years, 5 months ago

After spiking earlier talks, Manchin agrees to a new deal on climate and taxes

NPR  

After spiking earlier talks, Manchin agrees to a new deal on climate and taxes Enlarge this image toggle caption Patrick Semansky/AP Patrick Semansky/AP Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., have released preliminary details of a bill to address climate change, taxes, health care and inflation. Democrats plan to pass the bill using the budget process …

All about Manchin: What Biden wanted for US, senator did not
2 years, 5 months ago

All about Manchin: What Biden wanted for US, senator did not

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — It launched as the new president’s ambitious plan for rebuilding America — a $2.3 trillion domestic infrastructure investment coupled with a $1.8 trillion plan to bolster U.S. families with support for health care, child care, college costs, unseen in generations. Democrats are racing to prop up Biden’s signature domestic proposal ahead of the midterm elections, and narrowed on …

Democrats Insist Build Back Better Only Somewhat Dead
2 years, 11 months ago

Democrats Insist Build Back Better Only Somewhat Dead

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sen. Joe Manchin annoyed some of his fellow Democrats on Tuesday by describing the Build Back Better Act as “dead” even as they try to resurrect parts of the bill. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters that Democrats are “fighting hard” for the legislation, which Manchin basically killed last year when he said he wouldn’t support …

Manchin, key Dem, says Build Back Better bill is ‘dead’
2 years, 11 months ago

Manchin, key Dem, says Build Back Better bill is ‘dead’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Sen. Joe Manchin declared Tuesday that President Joe Biden’s vast social and environment bill is “dead,” using his strongest language to date to underscore that any revival of Democrats’ top domestic priorities would have to arise from negotiations that are now moribund. “What Build Back Better bill?” Manchin said Tuesday, using the legislation’s name, when reporters asked about …

Biden and Dems scramble to salvage social, climate package
3 years ago

Biden and Dems scramble to salvage social, climate package

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, along with progressive and moderate Democrats, appears determined to return to the negotiating table with Sen. Joe Manchin, the holdout Democrat who effectively tanked the party’s signature $2 trillion domestic policy initiative. In the days since the West Virginia lawmaker gave a thumbs down on the package, delivering a stunning blow to months of negotiations …

Biden vows he, Manchin will ‘get something done’ on $2T bill
3 years ago

Biden vows he, Manchin will ‘get something done’ on $2T bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden appeared determined Tuesday to return to the negotiating table with Sen. Joe Manchin, the holdout Democrat who effectively tanked the party’s signature $2 trillion domestic policy initiative with his own jarring year-end announcement. Schumer vowed Monday that the chamber would vote early in the new year on Biden’s “Build Back Better Act” as it now …

Democrats try to ‘build back’ after Manchin tanks $2T bill
3 years ago

Democrats try to ‘build back’ after Manchin tanks $2T bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democrats are struggling to pick up the pieces after Sen. Joe Manchin effectively crushed President Joe Biden’s big domestic policy bill. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed on Monday that the chamber would vote early in the new year on Biden’s “Build Back Better Act” as it now stands, so every senator “has the opportunity to make their …

Build Back Better: Biden insists he and Manchin will ‘get something done’ after setback
3 years ago

Build Back Better: Biden insists he and Manchin will ‘get something done’ after setback

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Joe Biden on Tuesday insisted that he and Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin will “get something done” on the Build Back Better Act after Manchin defied his party by torpedoing the key piece of Biden’s domestic agenda. “I still think there’s a possibility of getting Build Back Better done.” The President also told reporters he had been …

Schumer plans on vote for Build Back Better after Manchin objects
3 years ago

Schumer plans on vote for Build Back Better after Manchin objects

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told Democratic senators that he …

News Analysis: Did Manchin just torpedo Biden’s effort to combat climate change? Democrats vow to fight on
3 years ago

News Analysis: Did Manchin just torpedo Biden’s effort to combat climate change? Democrats vow to fight on

LA Times  

By announcing he would not vote in favor of President Biden’s social spending bill, Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin all but delivered a death blow to the $2-trillion domestic initiative. “Not investing in climate and clean energy infrastructure would be a setback for American credibility and global leadership on climate — but just as importantly, it would be a setback for …

Opinion: Why Manchin torpedoed Biden’s big bill
3 years ago

Opinion: Why Manchin torpedoed Biden’s big bill

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Charlie Dent is a former Republican congressman from Pennsylvania who served as chair of the House Ethics Committee from 2015 until 2017 and chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies from 2015 until 2018. Charlie Dent CNN Who can forget McCain’s dramatic “thumbs down” moment on the US Senate floor when …

Democrats scramble to avoid electoral blowback after Manchin halts Biden agenda
3 years ago

Democrats scramble to avoid electoral blowback after Manchin halts Biden agenda

CNN  

CNN — It’s exactly the scenario Democrats had worked for months to avoid – but now find themselves confronting. With Sen. Joe Manchin effectively wielding a veto over President Joe Biden’s agenda, House Democrats are now fuming at the prospects that their vote last month to pass the Build Back Better bill will be all for naught, having made scores …

Democrats plan to vote on the social spending bill, despite Manchin's 'no'
3 years ago

Democrats plan to vote on the social spending bill, despite Manchin's 'no'

NPR  

Democrats plan to vote on the social spending bill, despite Manchin's 'no' Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP A day after Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., appeared to torpedo chances of its passage, the Senate majority leader said he still intends to bring the Biden administration's proposed $2 trillion social and climate program bill up for …

Democrats Slam Manchin For Saying He Can't Vote For Biden's Build Back Better Plan
3 years ago

Democrats Slam Manchin For Saying He Can't Vote For Biden's Build Back Better Plan

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sen. Joe Manchin was branded a coward and supporter of monied interests by Democrats on Sunday after declaring that he will not support President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan, a decision that likely dooms the bill’s passage in the Senate, which is split on party lines. “He has continued to move the goalposts, he has never …

Joe Manchin says he won't support President Biden's Build Back Better plan
3 years ago

Joe Manchin says he won't support President Biden's Build Back Better plan

NPR  

Joe Manchin says he won't support President Biden's Build Back Better plan Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin doomed President Biden's roughly $2 trillion social spending and climate legislation known as Build Back Better on Sunday, telling Fox News in an interview that he cannot support it. Sponsor Message White …

Did Joe Manchin just sink Biden’s plan? (Opinion)
3 years ago

Did Joe Manchin just sink Biden’s plan? (Opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Paul Begala, a Democratic strategist and CNN political commentator, was a political consultant for Bill Clinton’s presidential campaign in 1992 and served as a counselor to Clinton in the White House. CNN — With his announcement on “Fox News Sunday” that he will not vote for President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan, Sen. Joe Manchin has handed …

Joe Manchin may have just killed Biden's Build Back Better plan
3 years ago

Joe Manchin may have just killed Biden's Build Back Better plan

NPR  

Joe Manchin may have just killed Biden's Build Back Better plan Democratic West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin went on Fox News this morning and delivered what sounded like a fatal blow to Joe Biden's Build Back Better agenda. SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST: Democratic West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin went on Fox News this morning and delivered what sounded like a fatal …

"This is a no": Joe Manchin effectively kills Build Back Better during Fox News appearance
3 years ago

"This is a no": Joe Manchin effectively kills Build Back Better during Fox News appearance

Salon  

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., announced on Sunday that he will not vote for President Joe Biden's Build Back Better bill, bringing months of negotiations over the $1.7 trillion social safety net bill to a screeching halt. He made the comments on "Fox News Sunday" in its first week without longtime host Chris Wallace, telling fill-in anchor Bret Baier that he …

Manchin hits Dems’ $2T bill as too costly, talks to Biden
3 years ago

Manchin hits Dems’ $2T bill as too costly, talks to Biden

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin has signaled anew that he’s still not ready to back his party’s $2 trillion social and environment legislation, then talked to President Joe Biden as party leaders scrambled for a pathway to advance the long-stalled package — preferably by Christmas. One of his party’s final holdouts, Manchin has been pushing for months for Democrats …

Joe Manchin cites “fake” GOP numbers to demand last-minute cuts to Biden's Build Back Better
3 years ago

Joe Manchin cites “fake” GOP numbers to demand last-minute cuts to Biden's Build Back Better

Salon  

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., is pushing for more cuts to the Democrats' Build Back Better package as Senate Majority Chuck Schumer races to pass the bill before Christmas. But Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., in an apparent bid to sway Manchin's vote, requested a CBO analysis of how much it would cost to make all the programs in the bill permanent …

Will the US Senate support Biden’s Build Back Better plan?
3 years, 1 month ago

Will the US Senate support Biden’s Build Back Better plan?

Al Jazeera  

Republicans are not expected to vote for Biden’s signature legislation; to pass it will need full support from the Democrats. “We will act as quickly as possible to get this bill to President Biden’s desk and deliver help for middle-class families,” the Senate leader said. The bill passed the House by a vote of 220-213 after the Congressional Budget Office …

White House confident Biden’s bill will pass House this week
3 years, 1 month ago

White House confident Biden’s bill will pass House this week

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s top economic adviser expressed confidence Sunday that the White House’s $1.85 trillion domestic policy package will quickly pass the House this week and said approval couldn’t come at a more urgent time as prices of consumer goods spike. Deese acknowledged that prices may not fully return to a more normal 2% level until next year …

House Dems delay huge social bill, plan infrastructure vote
3 years, 2 months ago

House Dems delay huge social bill, plan infrastructure vote

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Top Democrats abruptly postponed an expected House vote Friday on a 10-year, $1.85 trillion social and environment measure, as leaders’ long struggle to balance demands from progressives and moderates once again dogged the pillar of President Joe Biden’s domestic agenda. WASHINGTON — With nearly no votes to spare, Democratic leaders tried resolving lingering concerns of moderate lawmakers Friday …

Biden’s domestic agenda meets judgement day as Democrats plan to vote on Build Back Better and infrastructure
3 years, 2 months ago

Biden’s domestic agenda meets judgement day as Democrats plan to vote on Build Back Better and infrastructure

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy House Democrats plan to vote on both their social spending …

Biden’s big bill on brink of House votes, but fights remain
3 years, 2 months ago

Biden’s big bill on brink of House votes, but fights remain

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democrats in the House appear on the verge of advancing President Joe Biden’s $1.85 trillion-and-growing domestic policy package alongside a companion $1 trillion infrastructure bill in what would be a dramatic political accomplishment — if they can push it to passage. After months of negotiations, House passage of the big bill would be a crucial step, sending to …

Biden asks US House to vote for $3tr budget, infrastructure bills
3 years, 2 months ago

Biden asks US House to vote for $3tr budget, infrastructure bills

Al Jazeera  

Democrats appear to be in disarray as leaders press rank-and-file members to vote for Biden’s agenda. Democrats in the United States House of Representatives were careening towards breakthrough votes on two key pieces of President Joe Biden’s agenda; a $1.75 trillion spending and tax plan, and a $1.25 trillion infrastructure bill. At the White House on Friday, President Biden was …

What’s in Biden’s $1.75 trillion ‘Build Back Better’ package?
3 years, 2 months ago

What’s in Biden’s $1.75 trillion ‘Build Back Better’ package?

Al Jazeera  

US House of Representatives passes Biden package that’s a cornerstone of his agenda to rebuild America. The Democratic-controlled US House of Representatives on Friday passed President Joe Biden’s $1.75 trillion social policy and climate package, sending it back to the Senate where it is likely to be modified further. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said the restrictions the legislation places …

Democrats Vow To Speed Legislative Agenda After Losses In Virginia And New Jersey
3 years, 2 months ago

Democrats Vow To Speed Legislative Agenda After Losses In Virginia And New Jersey

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― The stunning election results in Virginia statewide races and in New Jersey local contests, in which Republicans romped to victory, bolster the argument for passage of President Joe Biden’s legislative agenda as quickly as possible, Democratic senators said Wednesday. Sen. Ron Wyden, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, said the election results in both states …

Democrats put paid family leave, immigration and tax changes back in Biden bill
3 years, 2 months ago

Democrats put paid family leave, immigration and tax changes back in Biden bill

LA Times  

House Democrats added a new paid family leave program, immigrant work permits and a state and local tax break to President Biden’s $1.75-trillion social services and environmental bill Wednesday, reviving key priorities in the rush to finish up and start voting after the party’s dismal overnight election results. “We’ve got to get results for people.” “I do know that people …

Manchin wavers on Biden's plan, Democrats vow to push ahead
3 years, 2 months ago

Manchin wavers on Biden's plan, Democrats vow to push ahead

The Independent  

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Cori Bush pushes back on Joe Manchin's demands: "I do not trust his assessment"
3 years, 2 months ago

Cori Bush pushes back on Joe Manchin's demands: "I do not trust his assessment"

Salon  

This article originally appeared at Common Dreams. Congresswoman Cori Bush of Missouri blasted Sen. Joe Manchin on Monday for once again threatening to tank the Build Back Better Act, a safety net and climate proposal that the West Virginia lawmaker and other corporate Democrats have already watered down by removing key provisions and slashing funding for the remaining programs. "Joe …

Manchin rebuffs progressives, wavers on Biden's big package
3 years, 2 months ago

Manchin rebuffs progressives, wavers on Biden's big package

The Independent  

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Joe Manchin throws last-minute wrench in Democrats' infrastructure negotiations
3 years, 2 months ago

Joe Manchin throws last-minute wrench in Democrats' infrastructure negotiations

Salon  

Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia — who has, along with Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, emerged as one of the two most prominent Democrats to hold up President Joe Biden's legislative package — signaled on Monday that he may not be ready to back the already-watered down agenda. Despite offering hope to Biden supporters last week, Manchin now claims …

Suck It Up and Take the Reduced Spending Deal
55 years ago

Suck It Up and Take the Reduced Spending Deal

Slate  

Many progressives are unhappy with President Joe Biden’s scaled-down version of the Build Back Better Act, his signature spending bill. Instead of grousing about what they won’t accept, you’re better off working to elect more Democrats, so that Manchin and Sinema are the 51st and 52nd senators in the coalition. Next year, when the expanded Child Tax Credit approaches its …

Pelosi delays infrastructure vote: Progressives won't budge without Build Back Better
3 years, 2 months ago

Pelosi delays infrastructure vote: Progressives won't budge without Build Back Better

Salon  

This article originally appeared at Common Dreams. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday abruptly delayed a vote on bipartisan infrastructure legislation after progressives reasserted their commitment to not vote for that measure without also advancing the Build Back Better budget reconciliation package. "Members of our caucus will not vote for the infrastructure bill without the Build Back Better Act. "Our …

Biden unveils a smaller spending framework. But not all Democrats are onboard
3 years, 2 months ago

Biden unveils a smaller spending framework. But not all Democrats are onboard

NPR  

Biden unveils a smaller spending framework. But not all Democrats are onboard Enlarge this image toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP Andrew Harnik/AP House Democrats are racing to resolve an internal battle over the process for passing trillions of dollars in spending after a personal plea from President Biden for members of his party to unite behind a $1.75 trillion social spending …

Biden and Democrats unveil $1.85-trillion plan for social and climate change programs
3 years, 2 months ago

Biden and Democrats unveil $1.85-trillion plan for social and climate change programs

LA Times  

President Biden and Speaker Nancy Pelosi after Thursday’s House Democratic Caucus meeting, where Biden urged party members to back his “Build Back Better” plan. After months of negotiation, President Biden and Democratic leaders on Thursday released the framework of a $1.85-trillion bill that would reform the nation’s social programs and attempt to address the climate crisis. Biden told House Democrats …

Quarreling Dems must put aside differences, Schumer warns
3 years, 2 months ago

Quarreling Dems must put aside differences, Schumer warns

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warned fellow Democrats on Thursday they “must put aside our differences” as the party struggles to coalesce around President Joe Biden’s huge but now-scaled-back package of social services and climate change strategies. Schumer’s letter to colleagues comes as progressive leaders in Congress are steering them away from what the progressives call a “false …

Progressives Resist Nancy Pelosi’s Plan For 'Fewer Things' In Budget Bill
3 years, 2 months ago

Progressives Resist Nancy Pelosi’s Plan For 'Fewer Things' In Budget Bill

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Progressive Democrats aren’t on board with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s directive that Democrats will likely have to cut major agenda items from their upcoming Build Back Better social policy bill. In a letter to House Democrats on Monday, Pelosi said “it is essential that difficult decisions must be made very soon” and that members have “overwhelmingly” said …

Pelosi 'very disappointed' Dems have to cut Biden's $3.5T plan
3 years, 2 months ago

Pelosi 'very disappointed' Dems have to cut Biden's $3.5T plan

Daily Mail  

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she is 'very disappointed' Democrats will have to trim down their $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation bill after moderates balked at the number, and said the IRS proposal for banks to hand over transaction data would still be included. Pelosi said in a letter Monday night that she had continued discussions on the $3.5 trillion bill, …

Democrats weigh how to shrink their social spending plan and still make big change
3 years, 2 months ago

Democrats weigh how to shrink their social spending plan and still make big change

NPR  

Democrats weigh how to shrink their social spending plan and still make big change Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP As moderate Democrats pressure their party to scale back their partisan $3.5 trillion social spending package, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Tuesday that the way forward could involve shortening the shelf life of several …

Can Democrats hold together? Biden’s agenda depends on it
3 years, 3 months ago

Can Democrats hold together? Biden’s agenda depends on it

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — It’s one of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s favorite sayings, a guidepost for Democrats in trying times: “Our diversity is our strength. As Democrats in Congress regroup, having blown Pelosi’s self-imposed Friday deadline for passing legislation in the House amid bitter finger-pointing, they now face a new one, Oct. 31, to make gains on Biden’s big plans. “The president …

Manchin breaks with party leaders over strategy on debt ceiling and Biden’s economic package
3 years, 3 months ago

Manchin breaks with party leaders over strategy on debt ceiling and Biden’s economic package

CNN  

CNN — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin on Monday pushed back on several politically sensitive positions his party leaders are taking at a crucial time for President Joe Biden’s domestic agenda. Manchin said that Democrats “shouldn’t rule out anything,” including a budget process that Democratic leaders have made clear they will not employ. But we cannot – and I want people …

Vote delayed, Democrats struggle to save Biden $3.5T bill
3 years, 3 months ago

Vote delayed, Democrats struggle to save Biden $3.5T bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Despite a long night of frantic negotiations, Democrats were unable late Thursday to reach an immediate deal to salvage President Joe Biden’s $3.5 trillion government overhaul, forcing leaders to call off promised votes on a related public works bill. With Biden working the phones and top White House officials shuttling at the Capitol, talk swirled of the Democratic …

Manchin and Sinema finally feel the pressure from Democrats. Is it too late to save Biden's agenda?
3 years, 3 months ago

Manchin and Sinema finally feel the pressure from Democrats. Is it too late to save Biden's agenda?

Salon  

Thursday evening, as negotiations over President Biden's domestic agenda dragged on for hours on Capitol Hill, Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin stood at the stern of his large yacht and spoke to some of his West Virginia constituents. Notably, the House progressives are holding together in their demand that the infrastructure bill will not pass unless the Senate also passes the …

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