.Sen_JoeManchin applauded negotiators for reaching a debt ceiling deal over the weekend, saying he “absolutely” thinks there will be enough support to pass the legislation, despite growing opposition to the proposal on both sides of the aisle.
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Manchin said he helped shape part of the deal that focuses on the push to finish construction of the Mountain Valley pipeline, a project that has faced several delays. He said he worked with everyone to ensure the project in his state was included. Sen. Tim Kaine came out against the Manchin-backed environmental provision on Monday, and his office confirmed the Virginia senator plans to file an amendment to revoke federal permits for the natural gas project from the debt ceiling legislation.
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