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The Debt Ceiling Debate Is a Manufactured Crisis. Tax the Wealthy What They Owe.
The budget-balancing problem in the U.S. stems from military spending and tax cuts for the rich.
Sanders Calls on Biden to Fight for Working People in Debt Ceiling Battle
“We have already too much inequality in America,” said Sanders. “Let's not make it worse.”
House Leaders Brought in Millions Amid Heated Debt Ceiling Fight
From January through March, 18 congressional party leaders reported raising a combined $16 million for their campaigns.
Debt Limit Vote Offers a Preview of GOP Attacks If Party Controls Congress
The rush proposal cuts funding for federal agencies and expands work requirements for Medicaid and food stamps.
Republican Energy Bill Authors Stand to Profit From Oil and Gas Stocks
The lawmakers own stock in Marathon Oil, Chevron, and family-held oil and gas drilling operations.
Critics Say House GOP’s Debt Ceiling Legislation Would Benefit Rich Tax Dodgers
The Republican bill, which also targets key aid programs and climate investments, faces long odds in Congress.
McCarthy Slammed for “Pro-Starvation Agenda” to Force Cuts to Food Stamps
“Republicans are not only forcing people to give birth, but are comfortable letting those children starve? Disgraceful.”
Report: Trump, Bush Tax Cuts Have Largely Driven National Debt Issues Since 2001
“The United States does not have a high-spending problem; it has a low-tax problem,” the report concludes.
GOP’s Debt Limit Plan Would Cost 2.6 Million Jobs, Report Finds
“House Republicans are playing politics with millions of jobs,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
Trump’s Former Budget Director Is Advising GOP to Cut Medicaid by $2 Trillion
Russ Vought is urging House GOP to gut many federal programs that low-income people rely on to meet basic needs.