I think we should create a strong permanent set of public reporting requirements that will empower the public to reach their own conclusions about the merits of these programs.
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Franken advocates for permanent public reporting on government programs.
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What is great about this is that it gives us the time to get Sinema and to get Manchin and to get all 51 with the vice president on board on a package and if we tell the American people and keep telling the American people what’s in it.
Mitch McConnell is cynical. Mitch McConnell is in this, and the Republican Party right now doesn`t stand for anything, I think, other than maybe for low tax cuts for their donors.
This is not a bill that we can pass through reconciliation like we did the Relief Act. So this immediately brings to question the filibuster.
We`re going to get there. And Sinema was very helpful on the bipartisan infrastructure package. She`s going to get there.





