The media narrative on President Biden's 'Go Big' Infrastructure and Social Safety Net bills along with his budget plan has been Senator Manchin against things.... THAT is NOT completely true..... The real situation is a bit more complicated.... The Democratic Senator … [Read more...] about How Progressive’s are actually helping their party and Joe Biden….
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House Speaker Pelosi blinks….Will NOT marry Infrastructure bill with Biden Social Spending package….
Congressional politics Reality bites..... Democrats simply do NOT have the votes from both parties to do it in the Senate.... Democratic Senators Manchin and Sinema ARE controlling the action (And US Senate rules) .... Not Pelosi, Schumer or even Biden..... The … [Read more...] about House Speaker Pelosi blinks….Will NOT marry Infrastructure bill with Biden Social Spending package….
Ocasio-Cortez gets a seat on the House Oversight Committee….
The Oversight seat is a plum assignment.... The New York Democratic House member will be able to use her media spotlight to go after the Trump admin ..... Her placing on the committee by Pelosi could be seen as a thank you to her for voting FOR Pelosi for House Speaker, … [Read more...] about Ocasio-Cortez gets a seat on the House Oversight Committee….