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 expiration, you can tell voters that they’re about to lose it unless they elect more Democrats. He convinced many right-wing voters in Georgia that their ballots didn’t matter, and he scared moderates and progressives into turning out for the two Democratic nominees, Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock.

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Joe Manchin leaves the Democratic Party amid speculation he’ll run for West Virginia governor
7 months, 1 week ago

Joe Manchin leaves the Democratic Party amid speculation he’ll run for West Virginia governor

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 Senator Joe Manchin announced on Friday that he had left …

U.S. Congress passes climate, health bill — a Joe Biden triumph
2 years, 4 months ago

U.S. Congress passes climate, health bill — a Joe Biden triumph

The Hindu  

A divided Congress gave final approval Friday to Democrats' flagship climate and health care bill, handing President Joe Biden a back-from-the-dead triumph on coveted priorities that the party hopes will bolster their prospects for keeping their hold on Congress in November's elections. “Today is a day of celebration, a day we take another giant step in our momentous agenda," said …

Manchin REJECTS claim that Democrats' spending bill hikes taxes, vows to speak with Kyrsten Sinema
2 years, 5 months ago

Manchin REJECTS claim that Democrats' spending bill hikes taxes, vows to speak with Kyrsten Sinema

Daily Mail  

West Virginia Democrat Senator Joe Manchin on Monday rejected the findings of a study that claimed his party's latest spending proposal would raise taxes on Americans in every income bracket. West Virginia Democrat Senator Joe Manchin spoke to reporters on Monday amid negotiations over his party's latest attempt at passing a budget bill without Republican support Manchin said the bill …

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 …

Inflation and climate change tackled in new Senate deal that Biden calls 'historic'
2 years, 5 months ago

Inflation and climate change tackled in new Senate deal that Biden calls 'historic'

NPR  

Inflation and climate change tackled in new Senate deal that Biden calls 'historic' Enlarge this image toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP Susan Walsh/AP President Biden hailed as "historic" the Senate Democrats' agreement on a bill to fight the climate crisis and decrease the cost of prescription drugs — key pieces of his domestic agenda. "It's a big deal," Biden said of …

Joe Manchin Agrees To Sweeping Legislation To Raise Taxes On Wealthy, Invest In Climate
2 years, 5 months ago

Joe Manchin Agrees To Sweeping Legislation To Raise Taxes On Wealthy, Invest In Climate

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sen. Joe Manchin said Wednesday he’s reached a deal with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on a sweeping $740 billion package to increase taxes on the wealthy and invest in climate and health care while also reducing the deficit. “Rather than risking more inflation with trillions in new spending, this bill will cut the inflation taxes Americans …

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 …

Joe Manchin Rules Out New Climate Spending, Tax Hikes
2 years, 5 months ago

Joe Manchin Rules Out New Climate Spending, Tax Hikes

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Sen. Joe Manchin threw up another roadblock to President Joe Biden’s economic agenda, potentially dealing his party a massive setback ahead of the November midterm elections and dashing hopes for meaningful action to combat climate change. “Let’s wait until that comes out, so we know we’re going down a path that won’t be inflationary,” Manchin …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

Manchin not backing Dems’ $2T bill, potentially dooming it
3 years ago

Manchin not backing Dems’ $2T bill, potentially dooming it

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin said Sunday he cannot back his party’s signature $2 trillion social and environment bill, dealing a potentially fatal blow to President Joe Biden’s leading domestic initiative heading into an election year when Democrats’ narrow hold on Congress was already in peril. Manchin told “Fox News Sunday” that after five-and-half months of negotiations among Democrats …

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 …

Beyond Manchin: Dems’ $2T bill faces Senate gauntlet
3 years, 1 month ago

Beyond Manchin: Dems’ $2T bill faces Senate gauntlet

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — It took half a year but Democrats have driven President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion package of social and climate initiatives through the House. A GOP move to erase the measure’s higher tax deductions for state and local taxes could let them accuse Democrats of protecting the rich, the chief beneficiaries of those deductions. THE MANCHIN FACTOR Senate changes …

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 …

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 …

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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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 …

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 …

A top House progressive says $1.5 trillion is not enough to pass social spending plan
3 years, 3 months ago

A top House progressive says $1.5 trillion is not enough to pass social spending plan

NPR  

A top House progressive says $1.5 trillion is not enough to pass social spending plan Enlarge this image toggle caption Patrick Semansky/AP Patrick Semansky/AP As Democrats in Congress look to break the stalemate in negotiations over sweeping changes to the social safety net and investments in climate, the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus said Sunday her members would not …

Vote on Biden’s twin spending bills delayed anew amid impasse
3 years, 3 months ago

Vote on Biden’s twin spending bills delayed anew amid impasse

Al Jazeera  

US president makes rare visit to Congress but gesture fails to convince Democrats to compromise on twin spending bills. Democrats in the US Congress have withdrawn a planned vote on a $1.2-trillion infrastructure bill to transform the United States’s transport networks and broadband access, as lawmakers refused for a second day running to unite behind a twin spending bill estimated …

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 …

This week in US politics: A government shutdown, a debt ceiling, two big bills and a baseball game
3 years, 3 months ago

This week in US politics: A government shutdown, a debt ceiling, two big bills and a baseball game

ABC  

For a few hours yesterday, America's top politicians put their differences aside and stepped out together for the annual congressional baseball game. Led by Pelosi and Biden, Democrats have been scrambling for the better part of a week now to do four major things: Pass a bill to continue funding the US government beyond today and avert a government shutdown …

Joe Biden faces defining moment in US presidency
3 years, 3 months ago

Joe Biden faces defining moment in US presidency

Al Jazeera  

With Biden’s job approval sliding, the US president needs a win in Congress where Democrats are divided on his agenda. With Biden’s majorities in the House and Senate in peril, “you’d feel better about Democrats’ chances if his approval rating was more like it was two months ago than it is now,” Kondik told Al Jazeera. As many as 30 …

Joe Biden pitches spending plan as key to fight climate change
3 years, 3 months ago

Joe Biden pitches spending plan as key to fight climate change

India TV News  

President Joe Biden tried to advance his domestic spending plans on Colorado on Tuesday by warning about climate change’s dangers while highlighting how his clean-energy proposals would also create good-paying jobs. And, keenly aware of the delicate work underway back in Washington to craft details of his infrastructure-plus spending package, he gestured at Democratic legislators along for the tour and …

Manchin, Sanders At Odds Over Biden's $3.5 Trillion Economic Bill
3 years, 3 months ago

Manchin, Sanders At Odds Over Biden's $3.5 Trillion Economic Bill

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sen. Joe Manchin on Sunday said he will not give fellow Democrats the vote needed to pass President Joe Biden’s $3.5 trillion economic rebuilding plan. Instead, he suggested that the deal be cut by more than half, which Sen. Bernie Sanders panned as “absolutely not acceptable.” In an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the …

Joe Manchin says he won’t support $3.5 trillion economic bill, but would support closer to $1.5 trillion
3 years, 3 months ago

Joe Manchin says he won’t support $3.5 trillion economic bill, but would support closer to $1.5 trillion

CNN  

CNN — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin said Sunday he will not support the $3.5 trillion price tag for the economic bill that would expand the nation’s social safety net and that “there’s no way” Congress can meet the timeline set by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to pass it. “ will not have my vote on $3.5 and Chuck knows that, …

Manchin lays out long list of demands as key Senate chairs move to win his vote
3 years, 4 months ago

Manchin lays out long list of demands as key Senate chairs move to win his vote

CNN  

CNN — In the Senate, all roads lead to Joe Manchin. As she met with her members on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, Washington Sen. Patty Murray, who chairs the panel, also talked privately with Manchin to hear his concerns about provisions on free community college and universal pre-K – issues that are also central to President …

Joe Manchin urges Democrats to 'hit pause' on Biden's $3.5T budget
3 years, 4 months ago

Joe Manchin urges Democrats to 'hit pause' on Biden's $3.5T budget

Daily Mail  

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin hit the pause button on President Joe Biden's ambitious plan for a $3.5 trillion budget of social programs, saying he cannot support the legislation. Joe Manchin hit the pause button on President Joe Biden's ambitious plan for a $3.5 trillion budget of social programs In the 50-50 Senate, President Joe Biden needs every Democratic vote Lawmakers …

Manchin Calls On Democrats To Hit Pause On The $3.5 Trillion Budget Package
3 years, 4 months ago

Manchin Calls On Democrats To Hit Pause On The $3.5 Trillion Budget Package

NPR  

Manchin Calls On Democrats To Hit Pause On The $3.5 Trillion Budget Package Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP Sen. Joe Manchin has called on Democrats to take a "strategic pause" in advancing their historic $3.5 trillion budget plan, putting in peril President Biden's most ambitious effort to stabilize the U.S. economy and boost the …

Joe Manchin upends Democrats’ push to enact Biden’s agenda this month, calling for ‘pause’ on $3.5 trillion bill
3 years, 4 months ago

Joe Manchin upends Democrats’ push to enact Biden’s agenda this month, calling for ‘pause’ on $3.5 trillion bill

CNN  

CNN — Sen. Joe Manchin, the most pivotal Democratic swing vote in the Senate, threw a major wrench in his party’s carefully crafted plans to pass a massive $3.5 trillion bill by month’s end, demanding they take a “strategic pause” before considering a sweeping bill to implement much of President Joe Biden’s agenda. Manchin, who has long been skeptical of …

Manchin says Americans face 'grave consequences' if Congress passes $3.5trillion budget
3 years, 4 months ago

Manchin says Americans face 'grave consequences' if Congress passes $3.5trillion budget

Daily Mail  

While progressives are threatening to tank a rare bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure bill unless the Senate approves another $3.5T spending plan, their Democratic colleague Sen. Joe Manchin raised concerns over the 'grave consequences' of adding that much to the debt. Manchin's 'yes' vote was followed by a condemnation of the blueprint's hefty pricetag Manchin cautioned his fellow Senators against 'irresponsible …

Senate Dems rallying behind Biden’s $3.5T budget vision
3 years, 5 months ago

Senate Dems rallying behind Biden’s $3.5T budget vision

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats across the political spectrum seem near the unanimity they’ll need for the crucial first step toward their $3.5 trillion vision of bolstering health care, education, family services and environment programs From Democratic socialist Bernie Sanders on the left to moderate Joe Manchin on the right, numerous Democratic senators have said they’ll support a budget resolution outlining …

Senate Dems rallying behind Biden’s $3.5T budget vision
3 years, 5 months ago

Senate Dems rallying behind Biden’s $3.5T budget vision

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats across the political spectrum seem near the unanimity they’ll need for the crucial first step toward their $3.5 trillion vision of bolstering health care, education, family services and environment programs From Democratic socialist Bernie Sanders on the left to moderate Joe Manchin on the right, numerous Democratic senators have said they’ll support a budget resolution outlining …

Democrats Are Losing Patience The GOP On Infrastructure. Joe Manchin Is Not.
3 years, 7 months ago

Democrats Are Losing Patience The GOP On Infrastructure. Joe Manchin Is Not.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sen. Joe Manchin wants President Joe Biden to spend more time trying to reach a bipartisan infrastructure deal with Senate Republicans even as negotiations teeter on the brink of collapse and progressives are urging the White House to pull the plug. Democrats are broadly wary of GOP willingness to negotiate in good faith, remembering how Republicans slow-walked …

Joe Manchin may block $4TN climate and infrastructure bill if Republicans left out of negotiations
3 years, 10 months ago

Joe Manchin may block $4TN climate and infrastructure bill if Republicans left out of negotiations

Daily Mail  

Joe Manchin, 73, won't accept a simple majority rule in the Senate, threatening in a Monday clip to block Joe Biden's next massive legislative overhaul if Democrats don't allow Republicans a seat at the negotiating table. Don't abuse it,' he told Axios He threatened to hold up President Joe Biden's next $4 trillion climate and infrastructure bill if Democrats don't …

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