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Ocasio-Cortez and Warren Pressure Amazon to Explain Its Role in Tornado Deaths
“Amazon profits should never come at the cost of workers’ lives, health, and safety,” the lawmakers wrote.
White House Says Restarting Student Loans Is “High Priority,” Sparking Outrage
The Biden administration said that it will allow student loan payments to restart in February.
Investigation Finds at Least 48 Members of Congress Have Violated STOCK Act
In some especially egregious violations, lawmakers failed to disclose trades that were potentially worth millions.
Report: Borrowers Will Lose $85 Billion Yearly If Student Loan Payments Resume
Canceling student debt could add over $173 billion to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product in the first year alone.
Warren Slams Hertz for Raising Prices 147 Percent While Pursuing $2B in Buybacks
The company paid out about $19 million in bonuses to executives surrounding its bankruptcy.
Oil and Gas Industry Profits Climbed as Americans Faced High Gas Prices in 2021
Consumer advocates say that high gas prices are due to “the deliberate policies of energy producers” to pad profits.
Sanders Calls on Congress to End Filibuster If Needed to Protect Abortion Rights
“We must pass legislation that codifies Roe v. Wade as the law of the land in this country,” Sen. Bernie Sanders said.
Warren, Sanders Request 8 Million Student Loan Borrowers Be Moved Out of Default
With over 8 million people in default over student loans, the lawmakers say that such a move could boost the economy.
Biden Picks Jerome Powell to Lead Federal Reserve Despite Progressive Warnings
Progressive advocates and lawmakers have warned that Powell is soft on Wall Street and climate issues.
Elizabeth Warren Urges Biden to Free People Imprisoned on Marijuana Charges
Warren called U.S. cannabis policy “failed and racist” as Biden faces mounting pressure to take executive action.