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Manchin's opposition threatens to sink Biden budget nominee

by Kevin Freking
| February 25, 2021 5:15 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nomination of Neera Tanden to lead the White House Office of Management and Budget was thrown in doubt Friday as Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia became the first Democratic lawmaker to oppose her confirmation.

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