Infrastructure

Progressive agenda in trouble on both sides of Capitol Hill

September 20, 2021 By Mark Gruenberg

Republicans, Democratic “moderates,” and their corporate backers fight tooth and nail to block the Build Back Better agenda.

Cleanup of abandoned mines could get boost, relieving rivers

September 20, 2021 By Michael Phillis

Thousands of abandoned coal mines in the U.S. have been polluting rivers and streams for decades, in some cases harming fish and contaminating drinking water. Now efforts to finally clean up the sites could soon get...

Manchin feels the heat after pushing ‘pause’ on budget reconciliation

September 9, 2021 By John Bachtell

His refusal to back the $3.5 trillion bill goes against West Virginians’ needs.

Battle rages to pass $3.5 trillion progressive agenda

September 7, 2021 By C.J. Atkins

Carrying water for the corporate class by standing in the way of passage are so-called "centrist" Democrats, Manchin and Sinema.

Dozens die in Ida’s rampage through the Northeast

September 3, 2021 By Mark Gruenberg

In fires in the West and floods in the East stunned Americans suffer the ominous effects of climate change.