Sen. Joe Manchin Won't Support , Dems Climate or Tax Provisions.<br />Sen. Joe Manchin Won't Support , Dems Climate or Tax Provisions.<br />Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) <br />announced his decision on July 14.<br />The development is considered a blow to the Biden administration's platform on climate change and tax reform for corporations and the wealthy.<br />After months of negotiations, <br />other Democratic senators expressed <br />frustration with Manchin's decision.<br />After months of negotiations, <br />other Democratic senators expressed <br />frustration with Manchin's decision.<br />I'm not going to sugar coat my disappointment here, , Senate Finance Chair Ron Wyden, (D-OR), via CNN.<br />... especially since nearly all issues in the climate and energy space had been resolved, Senate Finance Chair Ron Wyden, (D-OR), via CNN.<br />This is our last chance to <br />prevent the most catastrophic—<br />and costly—effects of <br />climate change. , Senate Finance Chair Ron Wyden, (D-OR), via CNN.<br />We can't come back in another decade and forestall hundreds <br />of billions—if not trillions—in economic damage and undo <br />the inevitable human toll, Senate Finance Chair Ron Wyden, (D-OR), via CNN.<br />Echoing Democratic lawmakers, climate activists also expressed their frustrations with his decision.<br />This is nothing short of a <br />death sentence, Varshini Prakash, Youth Climate Group <br />Sunrise Movement, via CNN.<br />It's clear appealing to corporate obstructionists doesn't work, and it will cost us a generation <br />of voters, Varshini Prakash, Youth Climate Group <br />Sunrise Movement, via CNN.<br />Manchin's about-face <br />on the issues was <br />reportedly sudden.<br />His office cited rising inflation as the main reason for his decision not to support legislation on climate change and tax reform.<br />Senator Manchin believes it's time for leaders to put political agendas aside, , Sam Runyon, Spokesperson For Senator Manchin, via CNN.<br />... reevaluate and adjust to the economic realities the country faces to avoid taking steps that add fuel to the inflation fire, Sam Runyon, Spokesperson For Senator Manchin, via CNN
