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Reconciliation Bill
Senate Republicans Signal Intent to Slash Medicaid Funding in Upcoming Budget
Republicans rejected a series of Democratic amendments aimed at preventing cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.
House Democrat Proposes Filibuster-Proof 1,000 Percent Tax on AR-15s
The proposal wouldn't require any GOP votes but still faces steep odds during a midterm election year.
Manchin Accused of “Bad-Faith Negotiating” for Spurning His Own BBB Counteroffer
The West Virginia senator has reportedly rejected his own $1.8 trillion counteroffer to Biden's Build Back Better Act.
Manchin Rejects Build Back Better Bill, Likely Killing Social and Climate Agenda
Several Democratic lawmakers accused Manchin of prioritizing corporate interests over the American people.
Dems Urged to “Grow a Backbone” and Negate Parliamentarian on Immigration Reform
The senate parliamentarian's opinion is non-binding — and, according to experts, wrong on the merits.
Build Back Better Could Help End Subminimum Wages for People With Disabilities
The subminimum wage allows employers to pay people with disabilities cents on the hour for their work.
Sunrise Movement Says Call Tornado Devastation What It Is: “A Climate Disaster”
Sunrise stressed that sweeping climate action, including passing the Build Back Better Act, is imperative.
Workers Deserved Bernie’s Build Back Better, But They’ll Likely Get Manchin’s
The obstacle to the working class achieving real gains is neoliberal ideas that distort the reality of workers' lives.
Schumer Got $66K From Top Health Insurance Lobbyist Amid Build Back Better Talks
Senator Chuck Schumer accepted a bundle of campaign contributions from the lobbyist sometime between July and September.
Chomsky: Build Back Better Fiasco Exposes How Both Parties Serve Corporate Power
Failure of Biden’s efforts to reshape federal priorities will have a terrible human cost and hand the GOP a weapon.