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Congressional Workers Urge House Leaders to Schedule Vote on Their Union
The legislation to formally authorize the union was introduced over two months ago, but has yet to be brought to a vote.
Ocasio-Cortez Warns That Allowing Congress to Trade Stock Erodes Democracy
It’s not just about corruption but also bad actors’ ability to exploit a lack of faith in Congress, she said.
Funds for COVID Testing, Treatment, Vaccines Are Evaporating. Congress Must Act.
Given the sky-high military budget Congress authorized, $15 billion for COVID is barely a blip. Get it done now.
Senators Call for Inquiry Into Low Medicaid COVID Vaccination Rates
Low-income people are disproportionately impacted by the virus but have much lower vaccination rates.
Progressives Demand Congress Cut Military Support for War on Yemen
The deadly blockade and bombardment of Yemen is now entering its eighth year.
16 GOP Lawmakers Vote Against Increasing Awareness of US Internment Camps
The bill passed the House with broad bipartisan support, with all “nay” votes coming from Republicans.
Democratic Socialist Greg Casar Wins Primary in Progressive Texas District
Casar's election win was about “the power of the people and the power of our movement,” he said in his victory speech.
Lawmakers Warn Biden He Can’t Unilaterally Send US Troops to Fight Russia
Congressional approval is needed before troops are engaged in conflict, lawmakers and antiwar groups wrote in a letter.
Warren, Jayapal Introduce Bill Banning Members of Congress From Trading Stock
The bipartisan legislation requires members and their spouses to divest from most stocks.
Levin Files Legislation to Approve Congress Workers’ Union With 130 Cosponsors
The Congressional Workers Union praised the resolution, noting that Congress members should live up to their own ideals.