Manchin Casts Doubt on Deadline for Biden’s Economic Agenda

The transcript discusses President Biden's economic agenda, focusing on the challenges of meeting a self-imposed deadline for infrastructure and reconciliation bills. Joe Manchin's opposition to the climate program is highlighted, with potential adjustments being considered to gain his support. The urgency of these negotiations is underscored by the upcoming COP 26 summit.

What is one of the main reasons President Biden's economic agenda might not meet the October 31st deadline?

• There is a lack of agreement on the bill's components.

• The bill has already been finalized.

• The CBO has already scored the bill.

• Lawmakers have already read the bill.

What significant event coincides with the October 31st deadline for President Biden's economic agenda?

• The end of the fiscal year.

• The start of COP 26.

• The midterm elections.

• The beginning of the summer session.

Which group is President Biden meeting to create urgency around his economic agenda?

• Only the President's cabinet members.

• Both moderate and progressive members of the House.

• Only progressive members of the Senate.

• Only moderate members of the Senate.

Why is Senator Joe Manchin opposed to the Clean Power Program?

• He supports the use of only renewable energy sources.

• He believes it will green up the power grid too quickly.

• He is from a coal state and the program penalizes non-green utilities.

• He thinks it will reduce coal production incentives.

What potential compromise is being discussed to address Senator Manchin's concerns about the climate program?

• Eliminating all penalties for non-green utilities.

• Allowing all coal plants to operate without restrictions.

• Providing incentives for coal plants using carbon capture technology.

• Increasing subsidies for renewable energy sources only.