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WASHINGTON — Sen. Joe Manchin has said he’ll oppose an economic measure he’s been negotiating with Democratic leaders if it includes climate or energy provisions or higher taxes on the rich and corporations, a Democrat briefed on the conversations said late Thursday, delivering a stunning blow to one of the party’s top election-year priorities.
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia completes his 18-month mission to block Biden Administration's social and climate plans, ending negotiations.
Manchin denied telling Majority Leader Chuck Schumer he would not support climate and tax measures that Democrats have been negotiating.
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Sen. Joe Manchin has said he’ll oppose an economic measure he’s been negotiating with Democratic leaders if it includes climate or energy provisions or higher taxes on the rich and corporations.
"It's just infuriating that he is condemning his own children."