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Elizabeth Warren
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.
Warren Calls for Stricter Enforcement After Trump Team Found Violating Hatch Act
The Political CRIMES Act would clarify that ex-officials are subject to the Hatch Act and increase the violation fee.
Elizabeth Warren Unveils Bill to Make Former Lawmakers Close Campaign Accounts
Current laws allow lawmakers-turned-lobbyists to use funds from defunct campaigns to influence politicians.
With Only 23 Percent of Rental Aid Distributed, Warren and Bush Demand Answers
Less than a quarter of the $46.5 billion has been distributed since Congress authorized the funds last December.
Warren Introduces Bill to Levy 15 Percent Minimum Tax on Corporate Profits
The tax would be levied on profits that corporations report to shareholders with the aim of capturing a truer tax rate.
Democrats Eye Billionaire Tax With Potential Backing From “Centrists”
The tax would be levied only on the investment incomes of the wealthiest 0.0002 percent of Americans.