Progressives recoil at Manchin op-ed as Dems' $3.5T spending plan faces uphill battle amid party infighting
Fox News
Democratic tensions could boil over when Congress comes back this month if moderates block the reconciliation bill.
"This is no time to pause or pull back. We need to pass the President's Build Back Better agenda and invest in urgent climate action NOW. Lives are at stake," the caucus, which represents the Democrats in the farther left wing of the party, added. Instead of rushing to spend trillions on new government programs and additional stimulus funding, Congress should hit a strategic pause on the budget-reconciliation legislation. I wish that I could hit your mute button but here we are. "Pause on finally delivering child care, paid leave, education, health care, affordable housing, climate action, and dental, vision, and hearing to millions of families across America?" Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., added. "Absolutely not."More Related News
Antioch High School students recount chaotic scenes as shooting unfolded; victim's family speaks out
Students at Antioch High School are opening up about the scenes of panic that unfolded inside the building during the shooting; a victim's family is speaking out.