Along the way to the $369 billion package, the West Virginia senator secured an array of concessions for his state and for the fossil fuel industry.
Tag: Democratic Party
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Climate Bill ‘Transformative’ for Auto and Energy Industries
The Senate’s proposal aims to accelerate electric car sales and promote domestic battery manufacturing at China’s expense.
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In Compromise, the Climate Left May Be Vindicated
The Manchin-Schumer bill may well prove inadequate. It also represents a generational achievement.
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Why Andrew Yang’s New Third Party Is Bound to Fail
You can’t take the conflict out of politics. Nor should you want to.
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Democrats’ Plan to Fight Inflation May Lower Costs Over Time
A package of tax increases, lower drug prices and other provisions aimed at reducing the federal budget deficit could alleviate rapid price gains.