Manchin backs as little as $1 trillion of Biden's $3.5 trillion plan

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) has privately warned the White House and congressional leaders that he has specific policy concerns with President Biden’s $3.5 trillion social spending dream — and he’ll support as little as $1 trillion of it — Axios’ Hans Nichols scoops.

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At most, he’s open to supporting $1.5 trillion, sources familiar with the discussions say…

Manchin has voiced concerns about Biden’s plan to spend $400 billion for home caregivers.

He’s also talking about means testing on other key proposals, including extending the enhanced Child Tax Credit, which provides up to an additional $300 per child per month, free community college, universal preschool and child care tax credits.

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