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Democrats’ New Version of Infrastructure Bill Claws Back Trump Tax Cuts for Rich
The second infrastructure bill would expand Medicare and add millions of new jobs.
Biden Elevates Fight Against Monopolies as Next Step in Economic Revival
It is past time to update U.S. antitrust laws to break up companies with economic clout that rivals mid-size countries.
Biden “Dealt a Better Hand” Than Any President Ever, Stephen Miller Claims
More than 400,000 Americans had died because of coronavirus under Trump's watch before Biden assumed office.
Right-Wing Groups Mobilize Against Effort to Counter Tax Dodging by the Rich
“So you're telling me they're against catching tax cheaters?” asked Rep. Ro Khanna.
Cryptocurrency May Wreak Havoc on Economy — Especially on People With No Assets
A sudden uptick in hedge fund failures and corporate bankruptcies could lead to mass layoffs and a recession.
Degrowth Policies Cannot Avert Climate Crisis. We Need a Green New Deal.
A Green New Deal is the only way climate stabilization can become fully consistent with raising global living standards.
Job Gains Driven by Growth in Sectors Hit Hard by Pandemic
Education, restaurants and hotels helped drive another solid jobs report, despite a small rise in unemployment.
Wages Are Rising Unequally — With Black Men and Latinas Seeing the Fewest Gains
Disparities in wage raises are the latest example of the pandemic's unequal impacts.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Could Cut Unemployment Benefits, Experts Warn
A bipartisan group of senators believes $80 billion in revenue can be derived from a crackdown on “unemployment fraud.”
Unregulated Cryptocurrency Bubble Could Send the Economy Into a Tailspin
Bank regulators are rushing to create cryptocurrency rules amid fears that a crypto crash could have wider effects.