budget reconciliation

Manchin’s PAC Raked In Corporate Donations Just Before He Axed Build Back Better

By David Moore,

Published on Dec 23, 2021   —   3 min read

Build Back Better Actcampaign contributionsCongresscorporate PACsfossil fuel industryfossil fuelsInfluenceJoe ManchinSenate DemocratsTruthoutWest Virginia
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) speaks during an event with the Economic Club of Washington at the Capitol Hilton Hotel October 26, 2021 in Washington, D.C.

Summary

Donations came from corporations that would likely have been impacted by the bill’s proposals.

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