Truthout
Reconciliation
Former Sinema Aide Now Fights Tax Hikes as JPMorgan Chase Lobbyist
The bank is a top critic of Biden's proposed corporate tax hike and has donated $47,500 to Sinema's campaign and PACs.
House Delays Bipartisan Infrastructure Vote as Progressives Hold the Line
Progressives argue that they are the ones working to ensure the passage of President Joe Biden's entire agenda.
Manchin Goes After Abortion Rights in Latest Reconciliation Bill Opposition
Activists say the Hyde Amendment targets poor, nonwhite populations by barring Medicaid from funding abortions.
In Anti-Reconciliation Blitz, Exxon Spent $275,000 on Facebook Ads in One Week
The fossil fuel industry already receives massive amounts of subsidies from the government.
Progressives Remain United on Holding Democrats to Infrastructure Promises
The message from members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus has been consistent for months.
With Infrastructure on the Brink, Manchin Refuses to Negotiate
Every sinew of public muscle must be brought to bear on the senator from West Virginia to at least get him to negotiate.
Sanders Slams Pundits, Implores “Tell Me Where We Should Cut” Reconciliation
The senator has pointed out that the $3.5 trillion bill only costs about 1 percent of the nation’s projected GDP.
Republicans Show They’d Rather Risk Recession Than Allow Democrats to Pass Bills
Republicans are making it clear that they are willing to risk a recession in order to gut the Build Back Better Act.
Backed by Sanders and Warren, House Progressives Are Firm on Infrastructure Vote
If the moment holds, the Progressive Caucus is about to teach Speaker Pelosi a lesson on power and keeping promises.
Progressives “Hold the Line” for $3.5T Package to Expand the Social Safety Net
Progressives say they will oppose the infrastructure bill as Speaker Pelosi breaks her dual-bill promise.