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Staffers for Andy Levin Unanimously Vote to Form First-Ever Congressional Union
The union celebrated the “landslide” victory as two more congressional offices cast their ballots this week.
Manchin’s Big Oil Deal Scrapped From Budget Bill in Victory for Climate Movement
The deal was taken out of the must-pass budget bill on Tuesday after it became clear it wouldn’t have the votes to pass.
Poll: Most People Want Certification Process Updated to Prevent Another Jan. 6
The likelihood of changes to the current law took a leap forward this week after Mitch McConnell said he backs the idea.
85% of the World Will Likely Live Under “Deadly” Austerity Measures Next Year
As 143 countries pursue harsh cuts to social programs, experts say “austerity is the worst possible choice.”
Hurricane Ian Knocks Out Electricity for All of Cuba
The hurricane collapsed the country's power grid, leaving 11 million people without electricity.
McConnell Gushes Over Sinema as She Seeks to Hand GOP Even More Filibuster Power
Fellow Democrats lashed out at Sinema over the speech as “bad history, bad policy, and bad politics.”
Big Business Lobby Backs Manchin Effort to Salvage Fossil Fuel Permitting Deal
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a corporate group allied with fossil fuel interests, called Manchin's bill “thoughtful.”
Biden Promised “Good-Paying Union Jobs,” But It Will Take Organizing to Get Them
Activists are poised to leverage and expand the Inflation Reduction Act’s provisions to protect workers’ rights.
Sinema Says Filibuster Should Be Expanded to Make It Harder to Confirm Judges
At an event with Sen. Mitch McConnell, the Arizona senator dug in on her commitment to the filibuster.
January 6 Committee Members: Group May Unanimously Refer Trump for Prosecution
Rep. Adam Schiff said that he believes there is evidence to make a criminal referral over the attack.