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Manchin opposes Fed nominee
Sen. Joe Manchin
Joe ManchinAmerica can save its energy jobs and reduce its emissions Democrats plan strategy for defying expectations, limit midterm loss Biden marks the anniversary of American Rescue Plan through a visit to elementary school(D-W.Va.), said Monday that he will no longer vote to confirm President Biden
Joe BidenGas prices hit a new record at.43 per gallon. This is an increase of 79 cents in just two weeks Five key developments in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Biden’s CIA chief leads the charge against Putin’s information war MORE‘s pick for a powerful position on the Federal Reserve Board over her criticism of the fossil fuel industry.
Manchin stated in a Monday statement that he opposes Biden being nominated for president Sarah Bloom Raskin to serve as the Fed’s vice chair of supervision because of his “concerns about the critical importance of financing an all-of-the-above energy policy to meet our nations critical energy needs.”
The story so far: Raskin, a former Fed Governor and Treasury Department deputy Secretary, urged banks, financial regulators, and banks to pay more attention climate-related financial risk years before Biden selected her to be the Fed’s regulatory chief. Raskin had warned against investments in fossil fuel projects or companies, citing the environmental risks and financial volatility within this sector. She also opposed the Fed giving emergency loans for fossil fuel companies during the heights of the coronavirus epidemic.
While Raskin said throughout her confirmation hearing that she would not use the Fed to steer funding away from oil and gas production, Manchin said the views on energy-related financial matters will cost her his support.
Manchin stated, “Now more than ever the United States must have policy leaders as well as economic experts who are focused upon the most pressing issues facing our nation – particularly rising inflation and rising energy costs.”
“It is time for the Federal Reserve Board’s defining principles to return to their dual mandate of controlling inflation through stable prices and maximum employment. I will not support any nominee in the future that doesn’t respect these important priorities.
And what else? Raskin would need at least one Republican senator’s support to be confirmed by Congress without Manchin’s vote. The Senate is narrowly controlled by Democrats, which has 50 members and the tiebreaking vote from Vice President Harris. Manchin’s opposition will also help to block Raskin’s nomination by the Senate Banking Committee. This committee has blocked Raskin and four other Fed nominations.
In a Monday statement, White House called Raskin “one of the most qualified people to have ever been nominated” to the Fed and said they were still working to get her confirmed despite Manchin’s opposition.
“She has won widespread support despite an unprecedented, baseless campaign by oil and gas corporations that tried to ruin her distinguished career. “We are working to gather the bipartisan support she deserves, so she can be confirmed by Senate for this important post,” stated Chris Meagher, deputy press secretary for Biden.
Despite this, Raskin will likely face insurmountable obstacles at each stage of the confirmation process.
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Schumer is the target for progressive groups
Progressives want to turn the heat up against Majority Leader Charles Schumer(D-N.Y.), in an effort push climate action across Congress.
After swing vote Sen. Joe Manchin(D.W.Va.) stated that he would vote against President BidenThe Build Back Better plan.
Progressive groups see Manchins comments over the past weeks as a signal of an openness to climate spending and are pushing for leadership to address the issue.
Majority Leader, in his own words Chuck Schumer promised the Senate will forcefully, insistently, and urgently address climate as the greatest threat to our country. But after more than a year of Democratic control in Washington, he still has yet to deliver, Evergreen Action Executive Director Jamal Raad said in a statement that was first shared with The Hill.
The group Also, releasing a VideoMondaySchumer is expected to deliver on the promise of The Hill and The Hill.
What’s next? Several local climate groups said they would demonstrate outside of Schumers house on Monday.
Alice Hu, a federal climate campaigner for New York Communities for Change, stated that she is frustrated with the senator.
Hu stated that it’s your job, as the leader of your party, to manage those relationships and to broker these deals.
She added that his inaction and inability to do his work properly are not only costing us this piece legislation, but also our future.
Manchin earlier in the month A scaled-down bill was pitchedThat would include spending priorities and climate change.
He said that half of the money should be used to fight inflation and reduce the deficit. The remaining half can be used for a 10-year programme. You can choose whatever priority you feel is most important, which right now seems to be the environment.
For the past several weeks, the Senate has been focused on other issues such as Russia’s war in Ukraine or the government funding bill.
Schumer mentioned recently the climate and social spending agenda in a Dear Colleague letter. It would need to be passed by the Senate with a simple majority vote in reconciliation.
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The worst price increases are not over
According to the International Energy Agency’s executive director, it would be too optimistic for energy prices to have reached their peak in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
I think [whether]The outcome of the worst will depend on A. What will be Russia’s next steps in its aggression? Fatih Birol explained to The Washington Posts Heather Long Monday.
Russia is not [just]Energy is a matter of national interest for any country. Russia is the world’s largest oil exporter and top natural gas exporter. As such, Russia’s aggression and the international community’s decision to reduce or ban Russian energy imports have significant implications for energy balances. I don’t think it’s realistic to assume that the worst is over.
Birol expressed optimism that the world’s major powers would emerge from the crisis with an innovative energy strategy. He pointed out that if you look at how countries responded to the 1970s, it is clear that they were not as innovative as they are today. [gas crisis]There is more innovation in the energy technology, from nuclear power becoming a part the global energy scene to pushing for energy efficiency, car efficiency and fuel efficiency.
He stated that he is also hopeful that after the end of the crisis, the first global oil crisis, not only countries Europe and Japan but emerging countries will develop new energy policies to accelerate the clean-energy transition. It can be a historic turning point in global energy policymaking.
Find out more about Birols remarks.
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