One of President byton's big policy goals was to take action on climate change. His proposals inevitably faced opposition, including from one senator in his own party. Joe mansion represents west virginia, long renowned for its coal production. He has resisted the green measures proposed by the president's three point five trillion dollar bill back better package because he fears they would contribute to inflation. Mitch mc connell, the senate's top republican, blasted the measures as a reckless taxing and spending spree that will hammer working families even harder.