Manu Raju

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Manchin denies story he’s considering leaving Democratic Party: “It’s bullshit,” he told me. He added: “I have no control of rumors.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Matt Gaetz now testifying at House Rules Committee in opposition to holding Steve Bannon in contempt for defying subpoena in Jan. 6 probe. His testimony follows Jim Jordan’s. “All of this is ridiculous,” Gaetz said — PolitiTweet.org

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“I’m not being rude,” he said.   “There is just too much going on.  Let’s see if there is a pathway forward.” — PolitiTweet.org

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“I’m haven’t seen it.  I really haven’t.  I’m not worried about what’s coming out in the press.  I’m just working with everybody I can,” he said of emerging package   He declined to answer specific policy questions about corporate tax hikes and income levels for child tax credits — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JakeSherman: A reminder: House Republicans couldve had a committe on which they had veto power over ALL subpoenas. They decided against… — PolitiTweet.org

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Manchin won’t say if he’ll back $1.9T price tag — which is north of his number. “Everyone is throwing things back and forth. We’re considering everything and trying to find a pathway forward,” he told @tedbarrettcnn. Also didn’t want to weigh in on emerging deal. — PolitiTweet.org

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“No,” Ron Johnson just told me when I asked him if he’s made a decision yet on whether to run for re-election next year. He has said he’s in no hurry — PolitiTweet.org

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"So people left the rally that he had invited them to. And they came to the Hill. And the rest we saw in our own eyes," Thompson added. — PolitiTweet.org

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"The majority of the people in this country didn't know what Jan. 6 was all about when he did it. He created the narrative up to the point. Planned the rally -- and obviously he said, you need to go to the Hill and let people know you don't like what's going on," Thompson said. — PolitiTweet.org

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Just asked Bennie Thompson about Cheney's comments that Trump was 'personally involved' in planning and execution of Jan. 6. "I think 'plan' is relative," he told me. "There's no question he tweeted about it in the very beginning." — PolitiTweet.org

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Another big sticking point that remains: How to deal with the demand by northeast Democrats to restore state and local tax deductions that were capped in the 2017 GOP tax law. "No SALT, no deal," Rep. Tom Suozzi, a New York Democrat, said leaving the caucus meeting — PolitiTweet.org

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Rosa DeLauro slams the idea of extending the child tax credit by just one year “A one year extension is a very big mistake and a missed opportunity for the country. I will continue to press for a more enduring framework for children and families.” @DaniellaMicaela — PolitiTweet.org

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They blew past their end of September deadline to get infrastructure bill passed — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @wolfblitzer: Watch this really important and powerful interview with my friend and @CNN colleague @JohnKingCNN and you will see that he… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @DaniellaMicaela: Color from Pelosi’s meeting with the Dem caucus: She made the analogy that negotiations for the economic bill is lik… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @MZanona: House GOP leaders are recommending a “no” vote on the criminal contempt referral for Bannon, Scalise announced in conference t… — PolitiTweet.org

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Rahm Emanuel could face heat from Democrats today at his confirmation hearing https://t.co/LRp5sjA71e — PolitiTweet.org

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Vaccine advisers to the FDA are scheduled to meet next week to consider Pfizer's request to authorize its vaccine to children ages 5 to 11. https://t.co/J1i78MIpz7 — PolitiTweet.org

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CNN: The poll of polls includes the five most recent national polls measuring the views of adults.   CNN Poll of Polls Oct. 1-18 Biden Job Approval   Approve      44% Disapprove   50% — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @kaitlancollins: Trump’s legal team has asked the federal court in DC for a preliminary injunction and a hearing within 21 days as part… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @MZanona: GOP Rep. Don Bacon slammed Trump for criticizing Colin Powell shortly after his death. “The man just died two days ago. It la… — PolitiTweet.org

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Asked about Manchin’s opposition to achieving a 50 percent reduction over next decade, Huffman told me: “We're not going to let that be the final word. My view, this is the 13th Amendment moment. President Lincoln did whatever he did to get that vote. This is one of those times." — PolitiTweet.org

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In talking to House progressives at votes tonight, what’s clear is the climate change provisions are not settled - and still a sticking point after WH meeting. Jared Huffman told me he’s a NO if the final bill doesn’t have the aggressive emissions reductions. — PolitiTweet.org

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9-0, House select committee votes to recommend that Steve Bannon be held in contempt for refusing to comply with a subpoena in Jan. 6 probe. Full House expected to vote Thursday — PolitiTweet.org

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Liz Cheney at select committee meeting: "Mr. Bannon’s and Mr. Trump’s privilege arguments do appear to reveal one thing, however: they suggest that President Trump was personally involved in the planning and execution of January 6th. And we will get to the bottom of that." — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JakeSherman: Fortenberry has been indicted — PolitiTweet.org

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Biden told progressive lawmakers that negotiators are weighing a reduction of the duration of the paid leave benefit in the economic and climate package to four weeks, down from a proposed 12 weeks, three sources tell @Phil_Mattingly and me. https://t.co/6MpdWdMtCj — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @CNNSotu: Biden tells House Democrats tuition-free community college is out of economic package | ⁦@mkraju⁩ & ⁦@Phil_Mattingly⁩ https:/… — PolitiTweet.org

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Murkowksi says she will vote against proceeding to the Dems bill tomorrow to overhaul voting and election laws. That virtually assures all 50 Rs will be NO votes. Says she is working on John Lewis Voting Rights Act, but no other Rs are with her — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @kristin__wilson: From @MZanona: 1/6 Chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson told CNN that he expects the full House to vote on criminal contempt… — PolitiTweet.org