The Build Back Better Act now heads to the 50-50 split Senate, where Democrats must navigate major challenges with no room for error.
and Krysten Sinema—are likely to prioritize serving special interests over their constituents.
"We have corporate Dems" and I'm"fearful" they will tank the social safety net and climate bill, the Michigan Democrat added. Rep. Rashida Tlaib leaves a meeting of Progressive House Democrats at the U.S. Capitol on Capitol Hill October 28, 2021 in Washington, DC.The legislation, which is key to Biden's domestic agenda, now heads to the 50-50 split Senate, where Democrats must navigate major challenges with no room for error.
Manchin, a moderate West Virginia Democrat who opposes a paid family leave provision, and Sinema, a moderate Arizona Democrat who's been locked in talks with party leaders, have both yet to fully endorse the package despite already having negotiated significant cuts—thus frustrating progressives.
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