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imperative that government get out of the way of business creating more supply.

Finally, Manchin said in 2010, “I don’t think, during the time of recession, you mess with any of the taxes or increase any taxes.” He has apparently suspended that rule until further notice.

At the end of the day, all of this is a counterproductive waste, but it could have been much worse. The bill isn’t going to remake Biden’s foundering presidency, but it will make Democratic activists feel a little better — Joe Manchin’s contribution to the republic.

Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review.

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