Manchin Got $400k From Fossil Fuel Donors Before Axing Climate Plan

Joe Manchin raised $1.6 million in the third quarter, including donations from many fossil fuel industry PACs as he announces he is strongly opposed to the major climate program in the reconciliation bill.

U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) takes an elevator at the U.S. Capitol on October 6, 2021.

Peltola Supported by Oil Company-Funded Super PAC

The Alaska Democrat, who pushed for approval of ConocoPhillips’ massive Willow oil drilling project in the state, got a campaign boost from a Conoco-funded super PAC.

The Fossil Fuel Industry Is Spending Millions to Help Republicans Take Control of Congress

A new Sludge analysis finds that Big Oil and fossil fuel industry donors have showered more than $34 million on the super PACs tied to Republican leaders in Congress.

Biden EPA Finalizes Rules Excluding Gas Power Plants From Carbon Regulations

New rules on carbon pollution will cover coal and new gas-fired power plants, while standards for existing gas plants were delayed.

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