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Manchin Says He’s Skeptical of Congressional Workers’ Union Drive
Manchin said that staffers are “working for tax dollars” – and that, like him, they are there to serve the people.
Momentum Is Growing to Ban Congress Members From Trading Stocks
“It's working. Keep pushing,” Jon Ossoff tweeted Sunday, noting Chuck Schumer's recent openness to the plan.
Congressional Staffers Announce That They Are Unionizing
The announcement came after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed support for unionizing staffers.
We Can’t Let Build Back Better Be Replaced With Manchin’s Wish List
Before any deal is worked out, Sen. Joe Manchin will surely flex his political muscles again and again, and yet again.
Pelosi Announces Another Run for Congress, Doesn’t Discuss Speaker Role
Pelosi previously pledged that she would not seek to remain Speaker of the House beyond the current congressional term.
25 House Democrats Urge Pelosi to Bring Congressional Stock Trading Ban to Vote
The letter comes after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signaled she would support the ban if her caucus favored it.
Pelosi Changes Course, Says She’s Open to Stock Trading Ban for Congress Members
Pelosi emphasized that she still doesn’t “buy into” the idea but said that she’d be open to the ban if her caucus is.
Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments Have Ended as Congress Debates Its Future
This month will be the first time since July that parents won’t be able to rely on the child tax credit.
Jon Ossoff Introduces Legislation to Ban Members of Congress from Trading Stock
Polling has found that a stock trading ban for members of Congress is overwhelmingly popular and has bipartisan support.
Oil Lobbyist Mary Landrieu’s Foundation Connects Congress With Corporate Execs
The group has close ties to other fossil fuel company-funded orgs pushing carbon pricing to address the climate crisis.