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politics1 month ago•11 min saved

Fetterman Walks Back Filibuster Push, Reframes It as a Senate Safeguard

Sen. John Fetterman says Democrats were “horribly wrong” to seek to eliminate the Senate filibuster and now argues the 60-vote rule protects minority voices, marking a shift from his 2022 campaign stance as Republicans hold power and pressure mounts around voting rights and related battles; the update also notes pressure from Trump to end the filibuster, plus other Senate moves including McConnell’s rehab and talks involving OpenAI’s Altman and Warner.

via Politico|

#democrats #fetterman #filibuster

politics1 month ago•198 min saved

Manchin bets on independents to reshape Congress with a new leadership council

Former West Virginia senator Joe Manchin, now an independent, launches the Independent Leadership Council to recruit and back independent candidates nationwide, stressing it’s not a new party. The kickoff in West Virginia drew aspiring independents such as Rep. Kevin Kiley and others, signaling a bid to mobilize growing independent sentiment to influence the next Congress despite practical hurdles like ballot access and fundraising.

via CNN|

#independents #leadership-council #manchin

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Manchin and Sinema Block Democratic NLRB Control in Senate Exit

Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema delivered a significant blow to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer by voting against the nomination of Lauren McFarren to the National Labor Relations Board, a move that underscores their ongoing independence from the Democratic Party. This decision, which resulted in a 50-49 vote against McFarren, highlights the senators' history of opposing key Democratic initiatives and nominations, despite their occasional alignment with the party on judicial appointments. Schumer expressed disappointment, emphasizing the nominee's qualifications and the impact on worker rights.

via Axios|

#democrats #manchin #nlrb

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

Manchin and Sinema Block Democratic Control of Labor Board, Handing Victory to Conservatives

Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin voted against President Biden's re-nomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board, allowing Republicans to gain control of the board. This decision aligns with their history of opposing Democratic initiatives, such as voting rights legislation and labor reforms. Their actions pave the way for President-elect Trump's administration to pursue an anti-union agenda, while both senators are poised to benefit from corporate opportunities after leaving office.

via Rolling Stone|

#biden #manchin #nlrb

politics3 years ago•4 min saved

Biden Administration Supports Streamlining Energy Permitting for Fossil Fuel Projects.

The White House has endorsed a plan by Senator Joe Manchin III to speed up the approval of some fossil fuel projects to hasten the construction of new transmission lines critical for meeting President Biden’s climate goals. The plan would assure the completion of a long-delayed gas pipeline in West Virginia, the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Environmentalists and many Democratic state lawmakers have opposed the project for years. The White House’s announcement drew swift opposition from many environmental groups, which are still seething over the administration’s support of the Willow oil project in Alaska.

via The New York Times|

#biden #clean-energy #environmental-groups