WestVirginiaRebel Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Axios Biden administration officials pressured some Democratic senators not to support bipartisan legislation by Sens. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) that would ban oil and gas imports from Russia, Senate Democratic aides told Axios. Why it matters: The quiet lobbying campaign reveals a White House intent on preserving President Biden's authority to decide what costs to impose on Russia for invading Ukraine — and on what timetable. It also indicates his advisers' frustration with congressional efforts to box him in. The White House on Friday signaled it is open to reducing the import of Russian oil — without saying exactly how. The big picture: A ban could translate to higher prices at the pump in parts of the U.S. and increase inflation, a key concern for Biden. ________ It gives him more of an excuse to say "go green!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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