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Elizabeth Warren
CEO Pay Has Risen to Unprecedented Levels During the Pandemic, Report Finds
A majority of the companies surveyed widened their CEO-to-median-worker pay ratio last year as CEO pay skyrocketed.
Warren Proposes $1.9T in Investments in Energy Research, American Manufacturing
The senator hopes that Biden could consider the pair of proposals for his infrastructure plan.
Washington, DC Lawsuit Claims Amazon Violates Antitrust Laws by Inflating Prices
The lawsuit claims that the company abuses its large market share and employs anticompetitive practices.
Elizabeth Warren Slams Jamie Dimon Over Overdraft Fees Amid Pandemic
In a heated Senate hearing, Warren called out the JPMorgan Chase CEO as the “star of the overdraft show.”
Warren and Progressives Mount Major Push to Break Up Facebook and Amazon
While conservatives complain about “censorship,” progressive coalitions are moving to break up big tech.
Democrats Call for End of Filibuster as GOP Threatens to Block Jan. 6 Commission
“We don't compromise with white supremacy. End the filibuster,” said Rep. Cori Bush.
Warren Proposes Drastic IRS Budget Increase to Crack Down on Wealthy Tax Cheats
Warren’s plan is larger than Biden’s recent IRS proposal and is more specific in its aims to go after the wealthy.
Warren Planning Anti-Corruption Bill to Bar Top Politicians From Stock Trading
The proposal might have a chance after insider trading allegations shook the Senate last year.
Biden Removes Student Loan Forgiveness From Budget Proposal
Biden previously supported canceling up to $10,000 of student debt but has postponed action on the proposal for months.
Biden Wants to Hire 87,000 Additional IRS Agents to Go After Wealthy Tax Dodgers
Beefing up IRS audits for the wealthy could increase federal revenues by $700 billion over next 10 years.