The vast majority of the climate related issues were stripped out of the bill and infrastructure. Unfortunately, because Republicans still can’t get over their refusal to recognize the necessity of action on climate.
Jay Inslee
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Jay Robert Inslee is an American politician and attorney currently serving as the 23rd governor of Washington since January 16, 2012. A member of the Democratic Party, Inslee has focused on issues such as climate change, clean energy, and healthcare during his tenure. He previously represented Washington's 1st and 2nd congressional districts in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 to 1995 and from 1999 to 2012, respectively.
Look, having a 'infrastructure bill' in 2021, that ignores climate change is like having a, you know, infrastructure bill that ignores canals in 1860.
the most important issue in America today is our ability for Congress to pass robust, comprehensive, aggressive climate change legislation which won’t happen unless we get this reconciliation bill through.
This is our last chance for our species to save ourselves. We got to get this job done this year in Congress.
I am proud of the people that are being loud and proud right now that are insisting that this be in the reconciliation package.
I thought Joe Biden's speech was so refreshing because it really did speak to all Americans, not just to his base.
It's disappointing, perhaps not terribly surprising. The Republican leadership still wants to be on the Titanic with the former President.
We know these are very serious allegations. The number of them are most concerning.
I had a very productive conversation tonight with Operation Warp Speed regarding the reduction in state vaccine allocations for next week. It appears this is not indicative of long-term challenges with vaccine production.
We need accurate, predictable numbers to plan and ensure on-the-ground success.
I think the most important thing, in regard to the kind of question you're asking right now is our ability to have confidence in a forthcoming vaccine.





