Much of Manchin's public opposition to the size and scope of the package centers on its investment in landmark social programs child tax credits, a new federal paid family leave program and lower-cost child care.
Manchin's reasoning:
Manchin's reasoning:
“I don’t believe that we should turn our society into an entitlement society.”
The senator has been adamant about “no additional handouts,” as he wrote in his memo. He wants many of the social services programs “means tested” to apply only to those at lower-income thresholds.
The senator has been adamant about “no additional handouts,” as he wrote in his memo. He wants many of the social services programs “means tested” to apply only to those at lower-income thresholds.
As a result, the new paid family and medical leave program that Democrats overwhelmingly want could be gutted completely, dashing their hopes of taking the U.S. off the list of remaining countries without any form of national paid leave.
The most recent debate centers around extending the child tax credit, passed earlier this year as part of pandemic relief legislation. The program, a keystone of Democratic efforts to reduce child poverty, has been sending up to $300 per child directly into the bank accounts of families each month.
Manchin now says he wants the child tax credit program extended for the full 10-year budget window, rather than just one year a nonstarter since the price tag would consume most of Biden's bill, crowding out other key initiatives on health care, child care, education and more.
Manchin now says he wants the child tax credit program extended for the full 10-year budget window, rather than just one year a nonstarter since the price tag would consume most of Biden's bill, crowding out other key initiatives on health care, child care, education and more.
Is Joe Manchin the only Democratic Senator in opposition to Biden's Agenda? I think many more. But for now, they don't want to take the heat. Just a thought.
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