Manchin Opposes $150b Clean Energy Program in Biden's Spending Bill
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On Monday, Senator Joe Manchin stated that he will not support the $150 billion in clean energy funding included in President Joe Biden's $1 trillion spending bill. While left-leaning articles highlight that Manchin wants to dismantle Biden’s proposed climate change strategies and social services expansion, right-leaning articles highlight that will meet with warring House Democrats this week in a bid to reach a deal.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that Manchin wants to dismantle Biden’s proposed climate change strategies and social services expansion in ways that are unacceptable for most in his party. Pressure is mounting on the Democratic party to hold its slim majority in Congress together to deliver on Biden’s priorities
Newsweek published a centrist article reporting that Manchin said on CNN that the funding is not needed because the nation is already moving away from fossil fuel dependency at a quick enough rate. Manchin added that he wanted to make sure the people of West Virginia were protected as the country continues to pursue renewable energy options other than coal.
A right-leaning article by Washington Examiner highlights that Biden will meet with warring House Democrats this week in a bid to reach a deal. Biden started the talks with Representative Pramila Jayapal, a Washington Democrat who heads the nearly 100-member House Progressive Caucus.
From the center
Manchin Opposes $150B Clean Energy Program in Biden's Spending Bill, Says Not Necessary
Newsweek
From the right
Biden to meet with warring Democrats in bid to save economic agenda
Washington Examiner