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Bernie Sanders Vows to Filibuster Military Budget to Force Vote on $2,000 Checks
Though Sanders can't ultimately stop the veto override, he can force the Senate to stay in session until the New Year.
Sanders Says Trump Must Get GOP to Stop Blocking $2,000 Relief Checks
The House on Monday will attempt to pass legislation to increase the direct payments in the aid measure to $2,000.
Trump Is Humiliated and More Dangerous Than Ever
Trump has been publicly shamed and routed off the field, and all for absolutely nothing but a few days of bad attention.
The Trump Admin Is Trying to Build the Border Wall on Land It Doesn’t Own
The government is prematurely granting contracts to build on land it doesn’t yet own, costing millions in delays.
Trump’s Biggest Opposition on $2,000 Stimulus Checks? His Own Party.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Congress could “pass $2,000 checks this week if the Senate GOP agrees to stand down.”
Congressional Progressives Aim for Much More Than Most Recent COVID Deal
Congress and the Biden administration will need to use every tool in the toolbox to combat the challenges of our time.
GOP Senator Worth $39 Million Was Biggest Opponent of the $600 Stimulus Checks
Much of the loudest opposition to the $600 check has come from senators who are personally worth tens of millions.
Climate Wins — Sort of — in a Largely Inadequate Stimulus Package
Crucially, the bill calls for a phaseout of hydrofluorocarbons, an incredibly potent greenhouse gas.
The Insufficient COVID Stimulus Must Not Be Followed by Austerity
Critics say the $900 billion relief package does not go far enough in providing direct aid to those in most need.
Congress Passes COVID Relief With Billions in Handouts for the Wealthy
The bill’s gifts to the wealthy underscore the inadequate relief the legislation offers the majority of people.