Tag: Joe Manchin
Advocates say ‘hell no’ as Manchin pitches Social Security deal with...
"Manchin is providing cover for Republican attacks on Social Security and Medicare."
‘People power has won the day’: Manchin dirty deal defeated
"Manchin's dirty deal went down in flames today because Indigenous and frontline communities raised their voices."
Manchin unveils full text of ‘shameless handout to the fossil fuel...
"It should come as no surprise that a corporate coal baron like Joe Manchin would push a fossil fuel bonanza under the guise of bureaucratic reform."
In fiery floor speech, Sanders condemns Manchin’s ‘dirty side deal’
Sanders said that the deal presents a "fundamental choice" between prioritizing the "short-term profits" of the fossil fuel industry and securing a livable planet for future generations.
Sanders announces amendment to strip all fossil fuel handouts from Manchin...
The Vermont senator will also introduce an amendment to strengthen the reconciliation bill's drug price reforms.
West Virginians lead blockade of coal plant that made Manchin rich
West Virginia has seen some of the highest electricity rate increases in the nation. Its loyalty to coal is one reason for that.
Want to understand Manchin and Sinema?
If you want the whole answer, you need to look at the single biggest factor affecting almost all national politicians I’ve dealt with: Big egos.
Manchin under fire for blowing potential $60 billion hole in US...
The death of Democrats' $1.75 trillion reconciliation measure could deprive the U.S. economy of $60 billion in gross domestic product (GDP) over the next three quarters, hampering the nation's fragile recovery.
Manchin fumes after Sanders op-ed in West Virginia paper calls out...
"Congress should proceed with caution on any additional spending and I will not vote for a reckless expansion of government programs."
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Shock and awe at UT Austin as state troopers in riot gear quash student...
An aggressive show of force by Texas state troopers raises questions about the right to peaceful assembly, as students at the University of Texas at Austin face riot gear and arrests during a Gaza solidarity protest.
Trump faces contempt charges over gag order violations
In a contentious courtroom showdown, former President Donald Trump may face criminal contempt charges as he's accused of flouting a judicial gag order, casting a spotlight on his ongoing legal battles.
UK sets new standard as renewables outpace fossil fuels in power generation
For the first time, wind energy leads the charge in the UK's power grid, marking a pivotal shift towards cleaner, sustainable electricity amid global environmental concerns.
Supreme urgency tests Trump’s claim to immunity amid election countdown
Legal experts and democracy advocates push for a swift Supreme Court decision on Trump’s immunity claims, highlighting potential consequences for presidential accountability.
The case against RFK Jr.
Would RFK Junior be just another crackpot in the growing pool of fringe politicians?