The key Senate Democrat said he reversed course after securing Democratic leaders’ support for fossil fuels and assurances that their plan would not contribute to inflation.
Manchin delivered his explanation to reporters as his counterpart in the negotiations, Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer , set in motion a plan to advance the long-stalled measure as soon as next week.
“We’re facing up to some of our biggest problems," the president added,"and we’re taking a giant step forward as a nation.” The breakthrough came in part after Manchin ensured that fossil fuels are “recognized to be a driving force and player in this piece of legislation,” he said during an appearance on local West Virginia radio. For one thing, Manchin secured support from Biden, Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for a forthcoming measure that would ease permitting around new energy production.
“Obviously covid is a major obstacle to overcome in mustering the votes," said Sen. Richard Blumenthal ."We’re gonna work through all of these difficulties. We’re going to overcome whatever the obstacles are, because we have to get it done.”
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