Democrats agree they need to come up with reconciliation framework this week, Schumer says

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Democrats have been negotiating for weeks on the reconciliation bill, a centerpiece of President Joe Biden's economic agenda.

, whose votes are essential if the party hopes to pass Biden's domestic agenda in the evenly divided Senate.

Manchin and Sinema have both agreed that shrinking the price tag of the spending package is essential, but have different views on what should be included and excluded from the legislation. West Virginia's Manchin poured cold water this week on a key climate policy that would help the administration meet its ambitious emissions goal.

The Clean Electricity Performance Program would financially reward utilities that increase their share of renewable energy while punishing those that fall short with fees. Manchin said he opposes the $150 billion policy because transition away from fossils"is already happening." Sinema has reportedly voiced opposition to plans to lower prescription drug costs. She's also criticized some corporate tax hikes that the party says are crucial to paying for paid family leave and universal preschool programs.

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