"My team and I are having ongoing discussions with Senator Manchin; that work will continue next week," Biden said in the statement. We will advance this work together over the days and weeks ahead; Leader Schumer and I are determined to see the bill successfully on the floor as early as possible." "Senator Manchin has reiterated his support for Build Back Better funding at the level of the framework plan I announced in September," Biden said. Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, have been pushing to pass the sweeping spending bill by Christmas. But the party is facing some obstacles from Manchin, whose support of the legislation is key to its passage.

Source: CNN December 17, 2021 05:19 UTC