Manchin threatens to scuttle spending deal again, accuses Democrats of playing 'shell games'

Posted on AllSides November 1st, 2021
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Sen. Joe Manchin hit the brakes on a newly touted social welfare spending deal, arguing it needs much more work and consideration before he throws his support behind it.

Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat, refused to back the $1.75 trillion measure immediately but said he’s “open” to supporting it, depending on the details of the bill. Manchin's announcement threatens a planned vote on the package later this month in the House, as well as a second vote on a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill President Joe Biden is eager to sign into law.

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