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65 Percent of Americans Want to Raise Corporate Taxes to Pay for Infrastructure
The president has promised not to raise any taxes for individuals earning under $400,000 per year.
Sanders Pushes Back Against GOP, Says US Must “Address Human Infrastructure”
The bill could help the U.S. catch up in areas where the country’s quality of life lags behind other wealthy countries.
The Little-Known Senate Rule That Could Change Everything
Voilà! All sorts of great stuff can suddenly be passed with a simple majority under the auspices of reconciliation.
10 More Lawmakers Join Lawsuit Against Trump for Inciting Capitol Riot
The attack on the Capitol “was a direct result of Donald Trump's rhetoric and words,” one of the new litigants said.
Lawmakers Call for President Biden to Remove All USPS Board Members and DeJoy
The board recently declared its “full support” for Louis DeJoy, who has been accused of openly sabotaging the agency.
Wide-Ranging Support for Infrastructure Plan Suggests Biden Could Go Bigger
“These numbers absolutely suggest Democrats can go bigger,” Data for Progress analyst Ethan Winter said.
Sanders Says GOP Corporate Boycott Is Distraction From Voter Suppression Efforts
Sanders points out that the GOP’s complaints are spurious as they’ve given corporations tax break after tax break.
NRA’s LaPierre Used Mass Shootings as Excuse for Luxury Cruise on Friend’s Yacht
The boat, roughly one-third the length of a football field, was frequently lent to LaPierre by a Hollywood producer.
With No Coherent Policy Platform, GOP Flocks to Cries of “Cancel Culture”
The GOP isn't even consistently pushing “small government.” It's pushing white supremacy.
Parliamentarian Rules Democrats Can Officially Bypass the Filibuster
The interpretation of an obscure Senate rule gives President Biden and the Democrats a new means to pass their agenda.