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Biden pledges executive action after Joe Manchin scuppers climate agenda

West Virginia senator refuses to support funding for climate crisis and says he will not back tax raises for wealthy Americans

The Guardian - US · Jul 15, 2022

Manchin upends effort for a downsized 'Build Back Better’

WASHINGTON — West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin III is yet again upending his party’s priority economic package, jettisoning climate measures and tax increases he previously favored and leaving only provisions focused on lowering health care costs.

Tribune News Service · Jul 15, 2022

Manchin upends effort for a downsized `Build Back Better' - Roll Call

West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin upends his party's plans for a reconciliation package.

Roll Call · Jul 14, 2022