Senator Joe Manchin’s shocking decision to praise Republicans and snub President Joe Biden has sent shockwaves through Washington. The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 includes a provision to complete the Mountain Valley Pipeline, a move that delighted conservatives but angered climate advocates. The bill, negotiated by the White House and House Republicans, has given Speaker McCarthy all the credit for this major win. Manchin’s support for the pipeline comes as no surprise, as he has been pushing for its completion for over a year. The debt legislation not only secures the pipeline’s construction but also highlights the ongoing battle between Democrats and Republicans.
