Manchin’s position on the billionaire tax on Wed. was “Not a no, not a yes.” But he was definitely a “No” on paid family leave & paid medical leave! He objected by saying "I want to work with everyone as long as we can start paying for things. That's all. I can't put this burden on my grandchildren."Here is a suggestion: Choose one: increase the corporate tax rate, increase the tax rate on incomes over $400,000, tax annual gains on the wealth of the 614 billionaires in the U.S., or allow the federal government to negotiate drug prices with Big Pharma for Medicare recipients. This negotiating process has cast a bright light on how legislation is made. It is not a pretty picture. But if you have a sturdy constitution or are a glutton for punishment, I suggest reading the excellent coverage of the changing fates of the paid leave policy and billionaire’s tax in Talking Points Memo."
At roberthubbell.substack.com
