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Biden’s “Bipartisanship” Has Let Manchin Take the Infrastructure Bill Hostage
Only a hard turn toward the reconciliation process has any real chance of resolving the infrastructure impasse.
Senate Parliamentarian Creates New Obstacle for Dems’ Infrastructure Plans
Some Democratic aides say the ruling means lawmakers will have to go bigger on a reconciliation package later this year.
January 6 Commission Vote Likely to Be Blocked by Senate Republicans Thursday
Recent polling shows that nearly two-thirds of Americans want the commission formed.
No, Joe Manchin, Eliminating the Filibuster Won’t Lead to “Serious Problems”
Giving the minority party veto power over widely supported legislation is undemocratic.
Manchin Signs On as Co-Sponsor for Union-Strengthening PRO Act
Some Democratic senators, however, have not yet signaled if they will vote for the bill or not.
Dem Senators Propose New Standards to Permanently Increase Unemployment Benefits
The bill by Senators Ron Wyden and Michael Bennet would also add extra benefits in times of national economic crises.
Racial Justice Activist Charles Booker Launches Exploration to Unseat Rand Paul
Last year, the former state lawmaker lost narrowly to centrist Amy McGrath in Democrats’ bid against Mitch McConnell.
In Wake of Amazon Union Vote, Progressives Urge Action on Filibuster and PRO Act
The PRO Act faces little chance passing the Senate unless Democrats eliminate the 60-vote legislative filibuster.
Manchin Pens Op-Ed Against Filibuster Reform, Using Section 304 to Pass Bills
Manchin wants a “new era of bipartisanship” — something Republicans have not indicated they're willing to get behind.
Ted Cruz Illegally Used Campaign Funds to Promote His Book, Watchdog Says
The senator spent nearly $18,000 in campaign money on Facebook advertisements for his book, the watchdog alleges.