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Sanders Says $2,000 Checks Are “First Order of Business” for Biden, New Congress
Sanders warned that failure to quickly deliver material aid could lead to electoral backlash akin to the 2010 midterms.
Sanders, Other Critics Denounce GOP Senators’ Attempt to Undermine Election
The certification of Biden's victory could be delayed by several hours but is ultimately expected to go through.
Only Six Senate Democrats Voted Against Advancing $740 Billion Pentagon Bill
The vote effectively kills the prospect of a vote on $2,000 direct payments before the next Congress.
Trump’s Stimulus and Defense Shenanigans Are Having Ripple Effects in Georgia
If McConnell loses his leadership seat due to Trump’s shenanigans tipping Georgia, I might laugh for a thousand years.
Bernie Sanders Vows to Filibuster Military Budget to Force Vote on $2,000 Checks
Though Sanders can't ultimately stop the veto override, he can force the Senate to stay in session until the New Year.
Sanders Says Trump Must Get GOP to Stop Blocking $2,000 Relief Checks
The House on Monday will attempt to pass legislation to increase the direct payments in the aid measure to $2,000.
Nina Turner Pledges “No Honeymoon” for Biden as She Launches Bid for Congress
If elected, she will join the growing progressive wing of the Democratic Party in Congress.
Bernie Sanders Pushes to Attach $1,200 Payments to Must-Pass Stimulus Bill
The measure would also provide $500 for each child of eligible recipients.
Sanders Slams McConnell for Pushing Tax Deductions for CEOs in COVID Relief
The measure contains a 100 percent deduction for business meals but nothing for millions of hungry families.
Bernie Sanders Calls Betsy DeVos Worst Education Secretary in US History
The billionaire school privatization zealot lashed out at a popular proposal to cancel student loan debt.