
Manchin engaging with Biden administration on new climate and economic bill but timeline unclear
CNN
Manchin and the Biden administration are having conversations about several items that could be included in a climate and economic plan.
Democrats and climate advocates have stressed the importance of passing clean energy measures while Democrats have a majority in the Senate -- albeit slim -- as the climate crisis takes an increasing toll on Americans and US infrastructure.
After informal conversations over the weekend, the White House engaged with Manchin on several items that could be included in a plan. A source familiar with the talks told CNN these conversations are still in their infancy and the ideas aren't close to being finalized.

Oklahoma’s governor picks energy executive Alan Armstrong to fill US Senate seat through end of year
Oklahoma’s governor on Tuesday appointed energy executive Alan Armstrong to serve in the US Senate through the end of the year and finish the term of Republican Markwayne Mullin, the new homeland security secretary.












