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120 Democrats Demand Repeal of Millionaire Tax Cut GOP Buried in Last COVID Bill
They argue the rollback would free up hundreds of billions in revenue which could be used to help struggling families.
Warren Says Her First Move on Finance Committee Will Be a Wealth Tax
After landing a spot on the Finance Committee, Warren said, “It is time to make the ultra-rich pay their fair share.”
New Bill Scraps Mandate Forcing USPS to Prefund Pensions Decades in Advance
The Bush-era mandate has been blamed for the mail agency's financial woes.
370 Congressional Aides Urge Senate to Bar Trump From Holding Office Ever Again
“The use of violence and lies to overturn an election is not worthy of debate,” staffers wrote in their open letter.
Federal Trade Commission Orders Amazon to Pay Drivers $61 Million in Stolen Pay
The company has reportedly been shorting its gig workers by using tips to pay their hourly rate.
Will Flint Water Trial Spark More Court Battles for Environmental Justice?
Organizers in Flint hope the charges work as a catalyst for more accountability for polluters and corrupt officials.
Progressive PAC Wants to Find the “Next AOC” to Replace Manchin and Sinema
Last month, they launched an ad campaign against Manchin for his opposition to $2,000 relief checks.
Polls Show Major Support for Biden’s Stimulus Plan That GOP Wants to Undercut
Democrats are making preparations to pass Biden’s COVID-19 stimulus bill soon via budget reconciliation.
Trump Aimed His Mob “Like a Loaded Cannon” at Capitol, Impeachment Filing Claims
Democrats leading the call for Trump's indictment rejected Republican claims that doing so would be unconstitutional.
AOC Says She Went Into Hiding Prior to January 6, Fearing for Her Life
On January 4, Representative Ocasio-Cortez left the Capitol to find Trump militants at her car, yelling at her.