Sen. Manchin Opposes Build Back Better Bill
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia did not budge on his stance on the Build Back Better plan on Sunday when he announced that he does not support President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion plan. His decision has ceased any final negotiations of the latest version of the legislation. Sen. Manchin made an appearance on Fox […]
Historic Infrastructure Bill Anticipated to Pass in Senate
An expansive, bipartisan infrastructure bill will most likely pass in the Senate on Tuesday. If approved, the $1.2tn Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will head back to the House of Representatives for a final vote. Earlier, Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) informed the press that the Senate will be voting on Tuesday morning. He also […]
Corporate Push Against Voter Suppression Laws Angers GOP
With the fight against voter suppression laws still ramping, corporations find themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place. Since Georgia’s legislature passed SB 202, an outraged public has taken up arms against similar bills introduced across the country. Many have called upon corporations to take a stand and utilize their leverage and influence to […]
GOP, Dems Miles Apart From A New Stimulus Package
Congressional Democrats and Republicans continue to struggle in negotiating a new stimulus package addressing the coronavirus’ economic impact. All the while, a key provision from the first economic stimulus bill—a boost to unemployment insurance benefits—is set to expire, potentially imperiling millions of jobless Americans. Lawmakers returned to Washington two weeks ago to hash out COVID-19 […]