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Have Democrats Finally Realized That Power Is Only Real If You Use It?
After decades of cowering under the yoke of bipartisanship, Democrats finally showed a willingness to flex their power.
Sanders Slams GOP for $1.9 Trillion Gift to Rich in First Speech as Budget Chair
The GOP has used reconciliation to unilaterally pass tax cuts for the wealthy and attempt to repeal the ACA.
Presidential Approval Is the Highest It’s Been Since 2009, Poll Shows
A new poll finds that Biden’s approval rating is 61 percent, the highest rating a president has received since 2009.
120 Democrats Demand Repeal of Millionaire Tax Cut GOP Buried in Last COVID Bill
They argue the rollback would free up hundreds of billions in revenue which could be used to help struggling families.
Polls Show Major Support for Biden’s Stimulus Plan That GOP Wants to Undercut
Democrats are making preparations to pass Biden’s COVID-19 stimulus bill soon via budget reconciliation.
Sanders Says Bipartisanship Can Step Aside for COVID Relief for Families
Senate Republicans have proposed a majorly trimmed down version of Biden’s coronavirus stimulus package.
All 10 GOP Senators Behind Skimpy COVID Proposal Gave the Military $740 Billion
The watered-down proposal currently calls for reducing Biden's proposed direct payments from $1,400 to $1,000.
Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Is a Vital Beginning for a New New Deal
The next step should be to enact truly transformative progressive economic programs and rein in Wall Street.
Progressives Warn Against Scaling Back Relief Bill to Gain GOP Support
The Biden White House is reportedly weighing the possibility of splitting its proposed COVID relief package in two.
COVID Windfall for Billionaires Could Fully Fund Relief for the Working Class
The wealth of billionaires in the U.S. has soared during a crisis that has taken more than 420,000 lives.