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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.
Progressives “Hold the Line” for $3.5T Package to Expand the Social Safety Net
Progressives say they will oppose the infrastructure bill as Speaker Pelosi breaks her dual-bill promise.
Sinema Will Hold Fundraiser With Groups Lobbying Against Reconciliation Bill
The fundraiser courts money from groups in a coalition that recently launched a $1 million ad campaign against the bill.
Protest at Manchin’s Yacht Demands End to His Obstruction of Reconciliation Bill
A recent survey showed 80 percent of West Virginians polled believe Manchin should support the reconciliation bill.
Pramila Jayapal, Ilhan Omar Slam Lobby Against Build Back Better Bill in Op-Ed
“We must deliver for American families,” the representatives wrote in a CNN op-ed.
Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna Urge Axing Fossil Fuel Subsidies From Reconciliation
The lawmakers point out that nearly all value gained from subsidies goes straight to fossil fuel companies’ profits.
Sanders Blasts Conservative Democrats for Siding With Big Pharma Over Voters
Pharma “owns the Republican Party,” Sanders said, but there’s “no excuse” for Democrats to oppose lowering drug prices.
Pharma-Funded Democrats Are Opposing a Crucial Drug-Pricing Plan
If they vote with conservatives, they are conservatives.
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.
Infrastructure Should Be the Great Economic Equalizer
The country is critically overdue for infrastructure development.