Climate Politics
Manchin Says He’ll Reconsider Biden’s Tax, Climate Plan in September
- Key Democrat wants to see next inflation report, Fed action
- Manchin says he isn’t stopping talks on Democrats’ agenda
Joe Manchin
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Senator Joe Manchin said he put the brakes on the Democrats’ tax and climate agenda in order to wait for July inflation data and to see what the Federal Reserve does next -- but is willing to consider moving ahead in September.
The West Virginia Democrat said Friday that he told Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer he wouldn’t agree to go forward with an economic package that includes tax and climate provisions before an August congressional recess.