Renovating Build Back Better

Democrats look to revive parts of the stalled bill.

Jan 21

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 18: Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) speaks to reporters before a caucus meeting with fellow Senate Democrats on Capitol Hill January 18, 2022 in Washington, DC. On Tuesday, the Senate will begin debate on voting rights legislation. The measures are expected to fail due to Republican opposition and not enough Democratic support for filibuster reform. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) — West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

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Uphill readers might fondly remember we spent a decent amount of time reading through the House-passed Build Back Better Act late last year. We had almost made it through the whole bill when West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin cut off negotiations with the White House and announ…

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