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Progressives Fight for Climate, Social Spending as Right-Wing Democrats Cut Bill
Democrats may have to shrink the topline of the Build Back Better Act to accommodate Manchin and Sinema.
Poll Finds 88 Percent Support Sanders’s Plan to Lower Prescription Drug Prices
The CBS poll found majority support for many of the Build Back Better Act’s key proposals.
Ocasio-Cortez Slams Manchin for Demanding Cuts to Child-Related Programs
Manchin is demanding that progressives choose between the child tax credit, paid family leave or child care funding.
Sanders Asks If Manchin Thinks Seniors Having Dental Care Is an “Entitlement”
“Does Senator Manchin really believe that seniors are not entitled to digest their food?” Sen. Bernie Sanders asked.
Bernie Sanders Says Key Obstacle to Passing Reconciliation Is Corporate Media
“There’s a big disconnect between the corporate media and working people,” Sanders tweeted.
Ocasio-Cortez Slams Manchin for Opposing $3.5T Bill But Approving Defense Budget
Right-wing Democrats are set to approve double the amount for defense than the reconciliation bill would cost in a year.
Sanders Slams Pundits, Implores “Tell Me Where We Should Cut” Reconciliation
The senator has pointed out that the $3.5 trillion bill only costs about 1 percent of the nation’s projected GDP.
Backed by Sanders and Warren, House Progressives Are Firm on Infrastructure Vote
If the moment holds, the Progressive Caucus is about to teach Speaker Pelosi a lesson on power and keeping promises.
Ahead of Canadian Election, Bernie Sanders & Rashida Tlaib Endorse Jagmeet Singh
After Democrats expressed support for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Sanders and Tlaib endorsed Jagmeet Singh.
Bernie Sanders Rips Into Big Pharma Profits, Says “Thousands Die Every Year”
“The question is whether we have the guts to stand up to what is an incredibly powerful lobby,” Sanders said.