Jul 29, 2022

Sen. Joe Manchin announces support for Democrats’ climate package

West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin has announced his support for a sweeping $430 billion dollar package in the Senate that aims to address climate change and health care. We delve into what's in the bill and what Manchin's support means for its prospects in Congress. Plus, a look into Amazon's latest company results and what they mean for the retail sector. And, China is reportedly considering a relief fund for embattled property developers.

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The promise and compromise of Senate Democrats' climate change legislation

by Lily Jamali

Jul 29, 2022

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va.., announced that he would back the package Thursday after previously raising inflation concerns.

Sen. Joe Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat, said Thursday that he had agreed to support the Biden administration's climate change package.

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Why is there a real estate crisis unfolding in China?

by David Brancaccio , Jennifer Pak and Jarrett Dang

Jul 29, 2022

Massive debt amongst property developers like Evergrande have led to incomplete buildings and angry homebuyers.

"Property developers have run out of money." said Jennifer Pak, Marketplace's China Correspondent.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Jarrett Dang Digital Producer (gone fishing)

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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