Manu Raju

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More Dem skepticism that a deal can be reached this week. There are a lot of sticking points still and big questions over taxes — PolitiTweet.org

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The House select committee "despises" Steve Bannon's politics, Rep. Jim Banks says on the House floor, which is why he believes they are targeting him for defying the subpoena. — PolitiTweet.org

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Manchin said “everything is moving back and forth” when asked if they are closer on climate change. Asked if raising revenue is the biggest challenge: “It’s hard money. Soft money should go to debt.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Manchin and Sinema just met with WH officials. Asked if they can get a deal by tomorrow, Sinema said: “Don’t ask me. I can’t answer that question.” Asked if she were opposed to higher tax rates and corporate tax hikes, “I don’t negotiate in the press.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Jayapal at a loss on Sinema's opposition to tax hikes on corporations and high-earners. "This is probably the most popular part of the whole package, is the tax pieces of it, and it's hard to understand." She met with Sinema recently but learned little about her views. w/@arogDC — PolitiTweet.org

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Asked if that could take weeks, Manchin added: "This is not going to happen anytime soon, guys. They're trying to get a meeting of the minds." — PolitiTweet.org

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"But I believe we are making good progress. ... There are a lot of details. You got to see the text and fine print, it....You have to make sure that the text matches the intent of what people want to agree and what they do agree and what they don't agree on," Manchin said. — PolitiTweet.org

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Joe Manchin doesn't think a deal on the social safety net package can be reached by tomorrow, which had been Democratic leaders' hope. "I believe so, yes. I believe we will," Manchin told @tedbarrettcnn when asked if it would take longer than tomorrow to get a deal. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @MZanona: McCarthy, when I pressed him on whether he’s ok w/ ppl defying congressional subpoenas, said the Jan. 6 select committee’s sub… — PolitiTweet.org

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•Sources say her position on tuition-free community college help sink that provision •She has balked at $3.5T price tag and Medicare negotiating drug prices •Opposed higher tax rates on corporations and high earners •Carried on talks with WH directly -- not other Dems — PolitiTweet.org

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New - Sinema backlash intensifies on left - Gallego won't rule out primary. "Voters in Arizona are upset with her." - AZ Dem Grijalva says she has a "responsibility" to divulge views - Others fume. "We live under the tyranny of Kyrsten Sinema," Torres says https://t.co/1AuS2yYQLD — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @alizaslav: Sen Manchin again batted down rumors that he ever considered switching to GOP, but said he discussed the possibility of bein… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @EllieCKaufman: Lawmakers puzzled that Biden has yet to name nominee for senior military job w/ @OrenCNN @alizaslav https://t.co/Uy2Trl4… — PolitiTweet.org

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Despite campaigning on raising tax rates on corporations and high earners, Dems may finance the bill without it given Sinema's position, something Pelosi said was an option. Pelosi says that Dems are exploring options. "Her position is well known," Pelosi said to me of Sinema https://t.co/70JymRP8Kl — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @alizaslav: Manchin raised concerns w/ short term programs that are paid for over a longer period of time “The thing that I'm very much… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @alizaslav: Manchin says he thinks a Build Back Better framework that includes something “close to a range of a top line” could come tog… — PolitiTweet.org

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House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer told reporters Democratic leaders are trying to get a framework for the economic bill — despite the setback on payfors for the bill — in the next 48 hours. “We’re still trying to get a framework by the next 48 hours,” he said @DaniellaMicaela — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Phil_Mattingly: read @Kevinliptakcnn on Pres. Biden’s ramped up public push as he works to close the deal on his domestic agenda behind… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @DaniellaMicaela: NEW with @FoxReports: Some Democrats are trying to boost provisions that may be reduced or knocked entirely — and are… — PolitiTweet.org

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GOP expected to vote en masse against Bannon contempt referral tomorrow. Only a handful of Rs likely to break ranks. And only question is whether any of the other impeachment 10 (besides Kinzinger and Cheney) vote with Democrats — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @TheLeadCNN: After months of haggling, President Biden's spending plan starts to enter the final stages of negotiations CNN's @mkraju re… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @kpolantz: NEW: Trump's former deputy chief of staff, Dan Scavino, is not ready to cooperate with January 6 House committee. He’s got a… — PolitiTweet.org

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How the House GOP leadership is messaging the vote to hold Steve Bannon in contempt for defying a congressional subpoena in Jan. 6 probe. GOP leaders are urging their members to vote NO tomorrow https://t.co/TjD17mhCIU — PolitiTweet.org

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Ways and Means Chairman Richie Neal says of Sinema's opposition to tax hikes that all Dems voted against Trump tax cuts and now is a "chance to repair them...One of the most difficult issues here remains: We have still never seen a top line from the Senate. What's the number?" https://t.co/YtycYxzrlR — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @RamCNN: Sinema's opposition to raising the corporate tax rate leaves White House scrambling to pay for Biden's agenda https://t.co/BGic… — PolitiTweet.org

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"I will fight and use the tools that I got," Elizabeth Warren says to @jaketapper when asked how she would respond if Biden renominates Jay Powell to head the Fed. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @MZanona: GOP Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, who was recently indicted, has officially & temporarily resigned from his committee assignments. It… — PolitiTweet.org

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Sinema remains opposed to tax increases on corporations and high earners, per sources. And Dems are still haggling over a number of issues: Climate change, Medicare expansion, revenue raisers, increasing the SALT deduction and paid family leave, sources said. — PolitiTweet.org

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@JakeSherman @bresreports Let the record show: Bres was smiling — PolitiTweet.org

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49-51, Senate GOP blocks Dem bill to overhaul voting and election laws. Schumer switched his vote for procedural reasons — PolitiTweet.org