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In conversations today several lobbyists noted that though the manner of Manchin’s announcement was unexpected, the substance of his comments should not have been surprising to anyone who’s been listening to the senator over the past few months.
In interviews this week, lobbyists representing a range of business interests said they aren’t too worried about the party’s opening salvo on tax increases, confident the bill will be pared back.
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