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Chemical Lobby and Health Advocates Square Off on Bills Regulating Toxic Foam
Common sense legislation calls for all PFAS chemicals to collectively be regulated because they are all deemed toxic.
A Lawsuit Over Ferguson’s “Debtors Prison” Drags On
The federal class-action claims thousands of people in Missouri were jailed because they couldn’t pay off fines.
Conservative Groups Are Stifling Criticism of Israel On and Off Campus
Lawfare Project is generously funded by pro-Israel groups to sue and run smear campaigns against Israel's critics.
Missouri’s Last Abortion Clinic Safe for Now Under Judge’s Order
The matter of the clinic's license renewal will go before a federal judge again on June 4.
Sen. Lindsey Graham Faces Challenge From Ex-Podesta Group Lobbyist
Jaime Harrison launched his campaign to unseat Senator Graham on May 29.
Federal Plan Would Update Overdue-Bill Collection Methods
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed a rule limiting what debt collectors can do to pursue overdue bills.
The IRS Now Audits Poor Americans at About the Same Rate as the Top 1 Percent
As the agency’s ability to audit the rich crumbles, its scrutiny of the poor has held steady in recent years.
Environmental Justice Activists Are Leading a Green New Deal Revolution
Green New Deal supporters should look to leaders in places like “Death Alley,” not Silicon Valley.
Ohio Hospital Attempts to Divide Striking Unionized Workers
As strikers challenge conditions that endanger patients, the hospital is cutting jobs to create increased competition.
AOC Calls for Ban on Revolving Door for Lawmakers Who Become Lobbyists
A Public Citizen analysis shows that two-thirds of recently departed lawmakers are now K Street lobbyists.