Joe Biden’s $2 trillion Build Back Bigger bill.While the Senate is split down the middle, Manchin, a Democrat, has infamously stood in the way of the bill’s progress.
He has listed a variety of issues he has with the legislation, from its emphasis on clean energy to his belief that more federal assistance for the most in need fosters, “an entitlement mentality.”Related: George Takei throws shade at William Shatner over his trip to spaceThe bill will also expand Medicare.
However, after resistance from the likes of Manchin, the Biden administration has already dropped proposed dental care benefits.Earlier this week, HuffPost reported that Manchin privately told some colleagues about other concerns he had.