White House Officials Criticize , Manchin for Withdrawing Support, for Build Back Better Plan.
White House Officials Criticize , Manchin for Withdrawing Support, for Build Back Better Plan.
CBS News reports officials at the White House
are displeased with the recent actions of
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin.
CBS News reports officials at the White House
are displeased with the recent actions of
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin.
Appearing on "Fox News Sunday,"
Manchin, a Democrat, withdrew his support for the Biden Administration's Build Back Better Act.
Appearing on "Fox News Sunday,"
Manchin, a Democrat, withdrew his support for the Biden Administration's Build Back Better Act.
I cannot vote to
continue with this
piece of legislation.
I just can't. , Joe Manchin, Senator West Virginia, via CBS News.
I cannot vote to
continue with this
piece of legislation.
I just can't. , Joe Manchin, Senator West Virginia, via CBS News.
Press Secretary Jen Psaki says Manchin's comments contradict what he had said to President Biden in recent discussions.
Press Secretary Jen Psaki says Manchin's comments contradict what he had said to President Biden in recent discussions.
Senator Manchin's comments...
are at odds with his discussions
this week with the President.., Jen Psaki, White House Press Secretary, via CBS News.
Senator Manchin's comments...
are at odds with his discussions
this week with the President.., Jen Psaki, White House Press Secretary, via CBS News.
According to Psaki, Manchin proposed an outline of a plan on December 14th, which "was the same size
and scope as the President's framework, and covered many of the same priorities.".
According to Psaki, Manchin proposed an outline of a plan on December 14th, which "was the same size
and scope as the President's framework, and covered many of the same priorities.".
Officials reportedly "believed it could
lead to a compromise acceptable to all.".
Officials reportedly "believed it could
lead to a compromise acceptable to all.".
Before disavowing his support,
Psaki says Manchin had "promised to continue conversations in the days ahead, and to work
with us to reach that common ground.".
Before disavowing his support,
Psaki says Manchin had "promised to continue conversations in the days ahead, and to work
with us to reach that common ground.".
However grim the outlook, Psaki says Democrats must continue to support the Biden agenda.
The fight for
Build Back Better
is too important
to give up. , Jen Psaki, White House Press Secretary, via CBS News.
The fight for
Build Back Better
is too important
to give up. , Jen Psaki, White House Press Secretary, via CBS News