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A visibly frustrated Joe Manchin blasted Democratic House colleagues for holding a cross-party infrastructure bill 'hostage'. EPA
A visibly frustrated Joe Manchin blasted Democratic House colleagues for holding a cross-party infrastructure bill 'hostage'. EPA
Manchin dashes hopes of quick Senate action on Biden's agenda
Democrat leaders remain steadfast and say a vote on the Build Back Better plan will occur this week
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The National
01 November, 2021