Biden, Manchin Announce Shock Deal To Cut Health Care Costs, Fight Climate Change

Sen. Joe Manchin and President Joe Biden have announced an unexpected deal for legislation to cut health care costs and fight climate change.

“Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.) on Wednesday said he had reached a deal with Democrats to advance economic legislation that aims to lower health care costs, combat climate change and pay down the deficit.

The major milestone opens the door for party lawmakers to begin work as soon as next week to advance a signature component of President Biden’s agenda that has been stalled for seven months — one that could carry vast implications for Democrats in the 2022 election.” [READ MORE]