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Schumer: Inflation Reduction Act Has Votes to Pass After Concessions to Sinema
Democrats removed a proposal to block hedge fund managers from dodging millions in taxes on Sinema’s behalf.
Sanders Slams Manchin for Swapping Paid Leave for Oil Handouts in Reconciliation
Concessions in the Inflation Reduction Act make it far weaker than last year’s Build Back Better Act, Sanders said.
369 Groups Tell Biden to Reject Manchin’s Big Oil “Handouts” in Reconciliation
The groups said that expanding fossil fuels' grip over the energy sector is unacceptable as climate crises worsen.
Manchin’s Climate Reversal Comes With Major Caveat: Expanding Oil and Gas
The bill essentially locks the government into permitting new oil and gas leases for the next decade.
Congressional Staffers Arrested During Climate Protest in Chuck Schumer’s Office
“We, staffers of the U.S. Congress, will not remain quiet and complacent in our own demise.”
Ocasio-Cortez Gathers Support for Bill to Overrule Supreme Court’s EPA Decision
The lawmaker has introduced a bill to explicitly give the EPA the ability to regulate carbon emissions.
Ocasio-Cortez Says Manchin Has Lost All Credibility on Climate
“I don't think he has any authority to speak on climate for the rest of our term here,” she said.
Progressives Demand Biden Immediately Ban New Fossil Fuel Leases on Public Lands
The lawmakers say it’s past time for the Biden administration to start phasing out fossil fuel leasing on public lands.
Manchin Has Spent Years Funneling $15M to Preserve Valley Where He Owns a Condo
While blocking all climate initiatives, Sen. Joe Manchin funneled federal funds to protect Canaan Valley.
Omar Calls for Manchin to Be Removed From Role as Chair of Energy Committee
Other Democrats have also questioned why Manchin is allowed to lead the powerful committee, which guides energy policy.