Burgess Everett

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Other notable thing here is Merkley and Markey say they have the support of Schumer for this strategy. And Markey says he wants to *cancel recess* if they don't have a deal by early August ... — PolitiTweet.org

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“There has to be an absolute unbreakable guarantee that climate has to be at the center of any infrastructure deal that we cut,” Market says “Two tracks welded together,” Merkley says — PolitiTweet.org

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Markey says “he could not” support bipartisan framework. That’s two no votes from the D Caucus. Merkley says “absolutely not” unless there’s a worked out reconciliation package with climate package. So maybe three nos. Needs a dozen or more Republicans now — PolitiTweet.org

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“It’s time for us to go our own way,” Markey says of negotiations with Republicans. “We need to move forward with 50 Democratic votes.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Here we go... “PRESS CONFERENCE TUESDAY: Senators Markey, Merkley Say ‘No Climate, No Deal’” — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @marianne_levine: Senate Republicans are mulling supporting a bipartisan infrastructure package, in part because they're betting Dems wo… — PolitiTweet.org

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@Bencjacobs Ok I might agree — PolitiTweet.org

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@JakeWilkns Do you even seed dissent bro — PolitiTweet.org

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Got it: Road Warriors — PolitiTweet.org

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Republicans plot an infrastructure 2-step: Spend more on roads and bridges, then kill the rest of Biden’s agenda ⁦@marianne_levine⁩ https://t.co/qHbVdmdGp5 — PolitiTweet.org

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Sort of under the radar today, but Bernie coming out against bipartisan infra agreement is a big deal. There are several like-minded Democratic senators, he's on the leadership team, and each one that opposes it requires another Republican "yes" vote — PolitiTweet.org

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@natsfert @tweyant Puff, puff not passed, for when legalization doesn't pass — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @alexanderbolton: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) says he wouldn’t vote for bipartisan infrastructure proposal in part because it doesn’t ha… — PolitiTweet.org

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Hmmm after fixing the license plate on her car Shaheen says gas tax “still being talked about” — PolitiTweet.org

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When I’m not seeding dissent I am putting words in my own mouth — PolitiTweet.org

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Is Manchin interested in doing a second, Dem-only bill after a bipartisan bill? “There’s a lot more that needs to be done so we need to work it the same way we’re working this” So you are fine with a Dem-only bill? “You’re putting words in your own mouth. I’m not saying that” — PolitiTweet.org

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Tester says indexing the gas tax to inflation is out of bipartisan talks “I hope I can say that” — PolitiTweet.org

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Infrastructure gang meeting again tonight. They need a better name though... — PolitiTweet.org

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@AshleySchapitl you aren't even allowed to go up there! — PolitiTweet.org

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@samstein they could follow me around and wait for Manchin in some dusty old hallways for hours to maybe get a meeting (or not) — PolitiTweet.org

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New: Senate Democrats will have Tuesday lunch in their old stomping ground (Mansfield). Special guests, per Schumer spokesman: "members of the Texas Legislature to join the caucus lunch to share their experience in combatting Republican voter suppression efforts." — PolitiTweet.org

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Schumer spokesman: “has been an ardent champion for enlightened policy and full funding of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He used an inappropriate and outdated word ... He is sincerely sorry for his use of the outdated and hurtful language” — PolitiTweet.org

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R Whip Thune says bipartisan infrastructure proposal will get “substantial Republican support” but Dems may fail in their bid to pass a second Dem-only bill. “If all that’s left is all the tax increases and the social spending it’d be awful hard to get those moderate Democrats” — PolitiTweet.org

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R Whip says the bipartisan infrastructure proposal will get “substantial Republican support” but Dems may fail in their bid to pass a second Dem-only bill. “If all that’s left is all the tax increases and the social spending it’d be awful hard to get those moderate Democrats” — PolitiTweet.org

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Finally, here's Durbin on McConnell previewing a potential future SCOTUS blockade: "He would change the rules a third time if he could to make sure that they get the choice on the next Supreme Court justice. He's not much for precedent and tradition when it doesn't serve him" — PolitiTweet.org

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"How would he know that?" asked Judiciary Chairman Durbin. "McConnell has information that they complied with DOJ guidelines? Where did he get it? I think he's making it up" — PolitiTweet.org

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"It’s a legitimate question. I hope those who supported the bipartisan approach who feel it is additive to the atmosphere in the Senate as well as getting something done will also realize there are parts that weren’t included” — PolitiTweet.org

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Before moving forward on bipartisan infrastructure path, Senate Majority Whip Durbin says he wants a commitment from all 50 Dems on moving a second bill with Dem-only priorities in it. He also feels "very strongly" about figuring this out quickly — PolitiTweet.org

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McConnell is opposed to more digging on this by Congress (DOJ IG also probing) "I'm confident that the existing inquiry will uncover the truth. There's no need for a partisan circus" — PolitiTweet.org

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Regarding the DOJ probing House members, McConnell says it's "disappointing" that Democrats are attacking Barr for "investigations that predated" his time at DOJ "The Department of Justice is empowered to investigate criminal conduct of members of Congress and their staff" — PolitiTweet.org