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Progressives Urge Biden Admin to Overrule Senate Parliamentarian to Move Agenda
“This is what President Biden campaigned on, and we need to deliver,” says Rep. Ro Khanna.
Exxon-Tied Manchin Favors Climate Policies Pushed by the Oil and Gas Industry
Manchin owns $1 to 5 million in stock in a coal-tied company, which made him nearly $500,000 in dividends in 2020.
Dilapidated Buildings Increase Risk of COVID Transmission as School Year Begins
Millions of U.S. public school students and staff face increased risk of COVID due to deteriorated school buildings.
There Is a Problem With the Infrastructure and Budget Bills — They’re Too Small
The bills don't come close to meeting the U.S.’s infrastructure needs in terms of the climate and social crises we face.
Katie Porter Pans Manchin for “Fiscally Irresponsible” Opposition to $3.5T Bill
Though the bill is designed to pay for itself, Sen. Joe Manchin has been complaining about the price tag.
Pressley Urges $30B for Public Transit After “Inadequate” Infrastructure Bill
The bipartisan group of senators limited public transit spending to just $39 billion in the infrastructure bill.
Exxon-Tied Manchin Is Again Holding $3.5T Bill Hostage Over Climate Proposals
The senator with deep ties to Big Oil wants to apply means testing to key economic programs like universal preschool.
Ocasio-Cortez Slams Manchin for $3.5T Bill Opposition, Points Out Exxon Ties
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez panned the senator, pointing out his close ties to Exxon lobbyists.
Progressives May Have to Vote Against Infrastructure to Rescue Climate Spending
The Progressive Caucus needs to vote against the infrastructure bill if it is decoupled from the budget-climate bill.
Devastating Flooding in NYC From Hurricane Ida Spurs Calls for Green New Deal
Climate advocates say the damage caused by record-breaking rainfall shows the need for green infrastructure and energy.