Sen. Joe Manchin (D‑WV) heaped praise on Republicans in the wake of a debt ceiling agreement being reached — but snubbed President Joe Biden.
The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 was released by Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R‑CA) office on Sunday and includes an order to the secretary of the Army to issue any permits required to complete the Mountain Valley Pipeline’s construction.
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The bill was negotiated by the White House and House Republicans; however, Manchin gave sole credit to McCarthy for the Mountain Valley Pipeline win.
“Last summer, I introduced legislation to complete the MVP,” Manchin tweeted Sunday evening. “I am pleased Speaker McCarthy and his leadership team see the tremendous value in completing the MVP to increase domestic energy production and drive down costs across America and especially in WV.” 

Last summer, I introduced legislation to complete the Mountain Valley Pipeline. I am pleased Speaker McCarthy and his leadership team see the tremendous value in completing the MVP to increase domestic energy production and drive down costs across America and especially in WV.— Senator Joe Manchin (@Sen_JoeManchin) May 29, 2023

The Biden administration supported the project in exchange for Manchin’s vote for the Inflation Reduction Act last year, which promp …