The Associated Press has an inside look at how Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) surprised Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) when he suddenly put a new offer for a climate and tax bill on the table.
“Details were slim that Monday afternoon 10 days ago, but the size and scope shocked Schumer’s team and, most importantly, included the commitment to vote by the August recess… The two men shook hands, and agreed to start talking — again.”
“What happened next was a weeklong negotiation, largely out of sight, to produce the $739 billion surprise package now headed for quick votes in Congress.”
The Hill: Inside the secret Manchin-Schumer deal.
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