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Reconciliation
Progressives Remain United on Holding Democrats to Infrastructure Promises
The message from members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus has been consistent for months.
With Infrastructure on the Brink, Manchin Refuses to Negotiate
Every sinew of public muscle must be brought to bear on the senator from West Virginia to at least get him to negotiate.
Sanders Slams Pundits, Implores “Tell Me Where We Should Cut” Reconciliation
The senator has pointed out that the $3.5 trillion bill only costs about 1 percent of the nation’s projected GDP.
Republicans Show They’d Rather Risk Recession Than Allow Democrats to Pass Bills
Republicans are making it clear that they are willing to risk a recession in order to gut the Build Back Better Act.
Backed by Sanders and Warren, House Progressives Are Firm on Infrastructure Vote
If the moment holds, the Progressive Caucus is about to teach Speaker Pelosi a lesson on power and keeping promises.
Progressives “Hold the Line” for $3.5T Package to Expand the Social Safety Net
Progressives say they will oppose the infrastructure bill as Speaker Pelosi breaks her dual-bill promise.
“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.