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Congress Failed to Act to Prevent Iran War. Now Trump Has Put Millions at Risk.
After failing to in December, Congress must now pass legislation explicitly prohibiting an unauthorized war with Iran.
Progressives Rebel as House Hands Trump War Spending Package
The “Afghanistan Papers” loom large over the military spending debate.
Democrats Back Down From Battle With Defense Department Over PFAS
People are dying from deadly chemicals as elected officials skirt the issue.
Trump Threatens to Veto First Ever Congressional Action on “Forever Chemicals”
Communities deserve the right to know if toxic chemicals are being released into their air, water, food and soil.
House Approves “Sweeping” Provisions That Target Toxic “Forever Chemicals”
Lawmakers passed several amendments on PFAS, including one that would legally designate them as hazardous substances.
Congress Can End the Yemen War This Summer, Despite Trump
Defense appropriations bills offer the quickest, most straightforward way to defund the illegal Yemen war.
Trump Signs Legislation Pumping Billions More Into War Machine
Some progressives in Congress are questioning the increased Pentagon funding at the cost of social programs.
In Unanimous Vote, House Says No Legal Right to Attack Iran
The White House seemed to be setting the stage for an attack.
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Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy Pushes Natural Gas as Climate Solution at Contentious Town Hall Meetings
Constituents are disappointed that Sen. Bill Cassidy and President Trump are encouraging further development of fossil fuels.
United We Stand and Shout and Dance and Make it Better
The Constitution was not intended to give rights to corporations or to equate bribery with the protected act of free speech.