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While Democrats Pass Stimulus, Republicans Unveil Estate Tax Repeal for Top 0.1%
Republicans have unveiled their latest attempt to repeal the estate tax that only affects the richest of the rich.
Ohio Congressman Tells GOP: “Stop Talking About Dr. Seuss” and “Start Working”
Video of Ryan berating his Republican counterparts has been shared tens of thousands of times on social media.
Zero Republicans Vote for Stimulus Projected to Raise 16 Million Out of Poverty
Provisions like the expanded child tax credit and $1,400 relief checks will help the most, says the Urban Institute.
“Pro-Life” Texas Lawmaker Introduces Bill Imposing Death Penalty for Abortion
Republican lawmakers in 14 states across the U.S. have recently proposed legislation that would ban abortion outright.
$1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Plan Opens New Horizons in Fight Against Austerity
Missed opportunities aside, Biden’s relief plan is a win against austerity that will cut child poverty by 40 percent.
Bill McKibben Says Rutgers Divesting From Fossil Fuels Is a “Big Deal”
About 5 percent of Rutgers’s $1.6 billion endowment is invested in fossil fuels.
Rep. Katie Porter Refutes Claim That Oil Industry Doesn’t Get Special Tax Breaks
On Tuesday, a fossil fuel executive falsely suggested that oil and gas companies don't receive special treatment.
Calls Grow for Biden to Remove Trump Holdovers Who Want to Gut Social Security
Democratic lawmakers say Biden must oust two top officials from the Social Security Administration to protect it.
Trump Is Battling the GOP for Use of His Image to Attract Small Donors
Trump is reportedly aware that establishment GOP forces are increasingly reliant on his brand to raise money.
The House Just Passed the Most Sweeping Labor Legislation of This Generation
The filibuster stands in the way of the law that makes it easier for unions to form and exist.