A top aide to President Biden said on Sunday that officials are moving “full steam ahead” on a $3.5 trillion spending package, despite comments from Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) that he can’t support the initiative.
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| Biden adviser: ‘Full steam ahead’ on $3.5T spending package despite Manchin warning |
| By DOMINICK MASTRANGELO |
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| White House senior adviser Cedric Richmond said on Sunday that President Biden’s administration will push ahead with its pursuit of a proposed $3.5 trillion spending package despite recent hesitations voiced by a key moderate Democrat in the Senate.
“Senator Manchin is a valued partner. We’re going to continue to work with him,” Richmond said during an appearance on ABC’s “This Week” when asked about a warning from Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) that he would not support the package.
“But we’re also going to continue to push our agenda. And part of this … is just the sausage-making process at the end. It just happens. And this is happening in public view,” Richmond added. “But it’s not abnormal for this to happen in the legislative process. And we’re still full steam ahead on trying to get our legislation passed.” |
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