Many have warned that allowing D.C. to remain a disenfranchised colony would lead to disaster. They were right.
Joe Manchin
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Sinema and Manchin Burnish Their Legacy
Today on TAP: Yesterday, S&M voted to hand the NLRB over to union-busting Republicans.
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What Senate Democrats Can Still Do to Promote the General Welfare
Today on TAP: Until December 31st, they can still confirm some Biden nominees to crucial regulatory and judicial posts.
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The Irrelevant Permitting Bill
A bipartisan measure to accelerate clean energy and fossil fuel projects has no constituency in Congress right now.
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Unclear Lines
An energy regulatory decision today could carve out the path for fully renewable energy in America, by attacking the central challenge of transmission capacity.
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The Gas Industry Squeeze Play
The Biden administration has paused new permits for natural gas export terminals. The industry is fighting back by trying to facilitate gas exports from Mexico.
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The Off-Ramp From Bibi That Biden Hasn’t Taken
Today on TAP: In getting repeatedly blown off by Bibi, Biden looks as ineffectual as he did when he was repeatedly blown off by Joe Manchin.
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Manchin Staffers Cash In With Big Oil
The West Virginia senator’s longtime press aide’s move to ExxonMobil is the latest in a long line of revolving-door spinners.
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The Bill Gates Behemoth
The billionaire philanthropist’s donations come with strings attached.