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Sunrise Movement Responds to Sen. Manchin's Opposition to $3.5 Trillion Investment

WASHINGTON

Today, following the catastrophic destruction of Hurricane Ida, Senator Joe Manchin released an op-ed stating he is opposed to the popular, much needed $3.5 trillion infrastructure plan. In response, Ellen Sciales, Communications Director of Sunrise Movement, released the following statement:

"Abolish the Senate."

Sunrise Movement is a movement to stop climate change and create millions of good jobs in the process.