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Reconciliation Bill
The Centerpiece of the Build Back Better Climate Plan Has Been Stripped Out
The Democrats’ compromises are better than nothing but far less than what is needed to meet the climate crisis.
Corporations Claiming to Be Pro-Climate Have Donated to Sinema and Manchin
Self-styled green companies have been contributing to the campaigns of the two lawmakers now holding the planet hostage.
What’s “in the Damn Bill” for Families? Bernie Sanders Wants You to Know.
Popular proposals such as paid leave are being whittled down in negotiations with conservative Democrats.
Corporate Democrats’ Toothless Drug Pricing Alternative Is a Coup for Big Pharma
Pain, suffering, health complications and even death are the costs people in our country pay for Big Pharma's greed.
4 Senate Dems Say They Won’t Back Budget Deal If Manchin Axes Climate Provisions
Tense budget negotiations are raising fears that key climate programs will be cut ahead of UN climate talks.
Corporations Are Spending Millions to Stop Key Parts of Biden’s Spending Plan
Twenty corporations and their associations have spent over $201 million on lobbying so far this year.
After Pelosi Breaks Dual-Bill Promise, Progressives Are Now in the Driver’s Seat
Pelosi’s plan to bring infrastructure to the House floor on its own could doom the budget, unless progressives resist.
McConnell, Manchin, Sinema and Pharma Dems Are Preparing to Torpedo Everything
Mitch McConnell and a clot of conservative Democrats have set us up for an unprecedented calamity.
House Democrats’ Tax Plan Fails to Eliminate Domestic Fossil Fuel Subsidies
Environmentalists say we must stop tolerating handouts for the fossil fuel industry.
Conservative Democrats Threaten Devastating Cuts to Budget Bill
Will the Democrats retreat on a popular budget bill due to pressure from the Joe Manchins of the world?