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Warren Calls for Ban on Stock Buybacks by Subsidized Semiconductor Companies
Semiconductor companies spent a collective nearly $250 billion on stock buybacks between 2011 and 2020, she noted.
Sanders-Warren Plan Would Expand Social Security by Taxing the Rich
The legislation is popular among all voters, who have consistently expressed opposition to cutting Social Security.
Sanders Isn’t Afraid to Subpoena Starbucks CEO to Get Him to Appear in Congress
As chair of the Senate HELP Committee, Sanders has executives of all stripes in his crosshairs.
Warren, Sanders Slam Restaurant Lobby For Making Workers Fund Anti-Worker Battle
A report recently revealed the industry is forcing workers to pay for classes that fund lobbying efforts against them.
Sanders, Warren Condemn GOP’s “Disgusting” Move to Silence Ilhan Omar
“What a disgraceful day for the House,” wrote Sanders.
Sanders Vows to Work on Raising “Pathetically Low” Teacher Salaries
Canceling student debt and establishing a higher base pay for teachers could help solve shortages, Sanders said.
Bernie Sanders Urges DNC to Stop Allowing Super PAC Spending in Primaries
“Let's be clear: the disastrous Citizens United Supreme Court decision is undermining American democracy,” he wrote.
Sanders Calls for Minimum Wage to Be Raised to at Least $17 an Hour
Because of inflation, fighting for a $15 an hour minimum wage is no longer enough, Sanders said.
Fight Grows to Stop Medical Debt From Destroying Patients’ Lives
Hospitals are suing patients, garnishing wages and putting liens on homes of those with unaffordable medical bills.
As Income Inequality Skyrockets, the Rich Are Paying Less Into Social Security
Wages captured by Social Security taxes hit a record low in 2021 due to increasing inequality, a new analysis finds.