CNN • 2021-10-19

Democrats are developing a replacement for cornerstone climate measure in sweeping economic package

Sen. Tina Smith told CNN that Manchin "made it clear" he doesn't support the clean energy program, and lawmakers are working to develop options to replace it.

Vox • 2021-10-16

Joe Manchin won’t support a key climate program. Alternatives won’t be enough.

The clean electricity program is "the backbone of the energy transition," experts say.

The Atlantic • 2021-10-16

Biden Cannot Declare Victory on Climate Without One of These Policies

And the chances of passing either are getting slimmer.

The New York Times • 2021-10-16

Key to Biden’s Climate Agenda Likely to Be Cut Because of Manchin Opposition

The West Virginia Democrat told the White House he is firmly against a clean electricity program that is the muscle behind the president’s plan to battle climate change.

The New York Times • 2021-10-16

Democrats Weigh Carbon Tax After Manchin Rejects Key Climate Provision

Faced with the likely demise of a central pillar of President Biden’s agenda, the White House and outraged lawmakers are scrambling to find alternatives.

CNN • 2021-10-16

Democrats' cornerstone climate policy will likely be cut from sweeping economic package

The Clean Electricity Performance Program, the cornerstone climate policy in Democrats' massive social safety net package, will likely be dropped from the final budget deal after pushback from Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, three congressional sources told CNN.