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Schumer reacts to Manchin's 'serious concerns' about Dems' $3.5T spending plan: 'We have to come together'
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Schumer reacts to Manchin's 'serious concerns' about Dems' $3.5T spending plan: 'We have to come together'

Sen. Joe Manchin on Wednesday morning said he has "serious concerns" about his party's massive $3.5 trillion spending plan, signaling that he may intend to block much of the package supported by President Biden over inflation and debt concerns.

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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that he's confident Sen. Joe Manchin's "serious concerns" about Democrats' massive $3.5 trillion spending plan won't stand in the way of the package that's a key part of President Biden's agenda.

"Early this morning, I voted ‘YES’ on a procedural vote to move forward on the budget reconciliation process because I believe it is important to discuss the fiscal policy future of this country," Manchin, D-W.Va., said in a statement. "However, I have serious concerns about the grave consequences facing West Virginians and every American family if Congress decides to spend another $3.5 trillion."

Among Manchin's concerns are the national debt and inflation. But Schumer said at a Wednesday press conference he thinks Democrats will eventually approve a bill with all of Biden's agenda – although he was light on specifics.