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Reconciliation
“Who’s at the Table?”: Cori Bush Says Bill Negotiations Need More Representation
Rep. Cori Bush criticized major conservative Democrats, saying that they aren’t representing their constituents.
After Pelosi Breaks Dual-Bill Promise, Progressives Are Now in the Driver’s Seat
Pelosi’s plan to bring infrastructure to the House floor on its own could doom the budget, unless progressives resist.
Sinema Will Hold Fundraiser With Groups Lobbying Against Reconciliation Bill
The fundraiser courts money from groups in a coalition that recently launched a $1 million ad campaign against the bill.
Protest at Manchin’s Yacht Demands End to His Obstruction of Reconciliation Bill
A recent survey showed 80 percent of West Virginians polled believe Manchin should support the reconciliation bill.
Pramila Jayapal, Ilhan Omar Slam Lobby Against Build Back Better Bill in Op-Ed
“We must deliver for American families,” the representatives wrote in a CNN op-ed.
Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna Urge Axing Fossil Fuel Subsidies From Reconciliation
The lawmakers point out that nearly all value gained from subsidies goes straight to fossil fuel companies’ profits.
Progressives Unite as Conservative Democrats Continue to Sabotage Biden Agenda
Progressives are promising to vote down a $550 billion bipartisan bill in order to salvage reconciliation.
Activists Prepare for Sit-Ins If Manchin Won’t Budge on Filibuster
The Poor People’s Campaign is currently urging activists to flood Manchin’s office with phone calls.
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.