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Build Back Better Act
Poll: Kyrsten Sinema Would Lose to Progressive Challengers If Primary Were Now
Data for Progress finds that Sinema would lose every head to head challenge with potential primary candidates.
Progressive Dems Offer Simple, Brilliant Path Forward for Build Back Better Act
Despite the panicked noises coming from the press, a breakthrough on the Build Back Better Act appears to be at hand.
Manchin and Sinema Obstruct Reconciliation With No Proposal of Their Own
Sinema opposes the massively popular drug price reform program, while Manchin opposes climate regulations.
Progressives Fight for Climate, Social Spending as Right-Wing Democrats Cut Bill
Democrats may have to shrink the topline of the Build Back Better Act to accommodate Manchin and Sinema.
Poll Finds 88 Percent Support Sanders’s Plan to Lower Prescription Drug Prices
The CBS poll found majority support for many of the Build Back Better Act’s key proposals.
4 Senate Dems Say They Won’t Back Budget Deal If Manchin Axes Climate Provisions
Tense budget negotiations are raising fears that key climate programs will be cut ahead of UN climate talks.
Ocasio-Cortez Slams Manchin for Demanding Cuts to Child-Related Programs
Manchin is demanding that progressives choose between the child tax credit, paid family leave or child care funding.
Manchin’s Gutting of Biden Agenda Would Cut 2 Million Jobs Per Year
Analysis shows Manchin's cuts would lead to his own home state seeing 9,880 fewer jobs each year.
Sanders Asks If Manchin Thinks Seniors Having Dental Care Is an “Entitlement”
“Does Senator Manchin really believe that seniors are not entitled to digest their food?” Sen. Bernie Sanders asked.
Sinema’s Approval Rating Plummets Among Democrats as She Allies With Lobbyists
The senator’s approval rating among Democrats, which was 67 percent earlier this year, has dropped to 46 percent.