Thread by @josephzeballos

🚨🚨 Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va) signaled he *won’t* back renewal of federal aid for gig workers/long term unemployed past Sept. 6

"I'm done with extensions. The economy is coming back,” he tells me

At least 7.5m people may lose all UI
businessinsider.com/sen-joe-manchi…

Manchin: “Look guys, read your own print.. The economy is stronger now, the job market is stronger. Nine million jobs we can't fill. We're coming back”

Experts concerned about how surge of Delta infections may slow recovery
businessinsider.com/sen-joe-manchi…

Former top Obama economist @jasonfurman says he'd back renewing PUA/PEUC, perhaps tying them to infection rates + hospitalizations:

"Some thoughtful extension... would make a lot of sense given where we are in the pandemic"
businessinsider.com/sen-joe-manchi…

I should note: All 50 Senate D's need to stick together for reconciliation package to clear the Senate.

Any senator's opposition could tank the bill. We'll have to see where this goes w/Manchin on UI, but he clearly believes economy is on the mend
businessinsider.com/sen-joe-manchi…

Had a chance to speak w/@RonWyden about Manchin:

"During the summer break, I believe senators are going to hear from these gig workers.. I think senators are going to see support for my idea to bring gig workers at least into the relevant century" businessinsider.com/sen-joe-manchi…