Economics
What’s really behind Republican obstructionism?
March 5, 2021It’s part of a multi-layered plan to take back power without having to do a damned thing for the people.
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Not waiting around: Progressive Caucus already working on next stimulus package
March 4, 2021“It is critical, now more than ever, that we keep the heat on,” Jayapal urged. Without it, she said, Democratic leaders could easily succumb to corporate pressure and dump key items.
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Biden: With Defense Production Act, enough vaccines by end of May
March 3, 2021Ignoring the president’s plea for continued vigilance, Texas governor ends mask rules and opens everything 100 percent.
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Senate Democrats pull $15 wage from rescue package; progressives target filibuster
March 2, 2021Sanders pledges minimum wage vote anyway; Warren says filibuster must be abolished.
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Biden’s economic rescue plan advances, but minimum wage hike more uncertain
February 26, 2021Bernie Sanders is planning an end-run around Senate parliamentarian's ruling blocking the $15 minimum wage.
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