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Wealth Gained by Billionaires Amid COVID Could Pay for Two-Thirds of Relief Bill
The wealthiest 657 billionaires in the U.S. are $1.3 trillion richer than they were last March.
New Federal and State Programs Set to Address Broadband Inequality
At least 21 million Americans lack access to high-speed internet, with some estimates doubling that number.
Biden Prepares to Introduce Massive Infrastructure Plan
Biden’s infrastructure relief package will likely be met with mixed reactions from both sides of the aisle.
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.
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.
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.
Biden’s Trade Commission Pick Lina Khan Led Antitrust Efforts Against Big Tech
Khan has had a big hand in shaping the modern antitrust movement and is well known for her anti-big tech work.
Defeating COVID Requires Waiving Big Pharma’s Vaccine Patents, WHO Leader Says
The head of the World Health Organization warned that global inequalities in vaccination could come back to haunt us.
Amazon Is Paying Consultants Nearly $10,000 a Day to Obstruct Union Drive
As workers in Alabama organize, the company’s tactics underscore the need for the Protecting the Right to Organize Act.
Unemployment Drops to 6.2 Percent — But Long-Term Unemployment Continues Soaring
Older workers have been hit hardest by ongoing joblessness.