Democratic Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin have been generating attention for their refusal to support legislation and filibuster reforms that would further their party’s promised agenda, such as raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, creating a public health insurance option and passing much-needed climate change measures. Now, newly disclosed campaign finance records reviewed by The Daily Poster reveal the two senators’ stances have been handsomely rewarded from corporate interests that stand to benefit from their actions.
Also:
• Progressives are demanding big thinking on Biden’s new infrastructure plans.
• Major world leaders say there’s an easy way to fast-track global COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
• Nancy Pelosi pours cold water on efforts to reform the Supreme Court.
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