GOP
Union leaders blast Janus case as effort to rig economy against workers
September 29, 2017WASHINGTON—Union leaders denounced the latest right-wing attempt to deprive workers and unions of money—via a Supreme Court case the justices have agreed to hear—as “a blatant attack to rig the economy against workers,” as Laborers President...
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Senate adds management lawyer after Trump names union buster to NLRB
September 27, 2017Emanuel’s ascension gives the board, which governs labor-management relations in the private sector and in some parts of the public sector, a 3-2 GOP majority, at least for now. Board Chairman Philip Miscimarra, a Republican, will...
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GOP’s last-ditch attempt would replace ACA with block grants
September 19, 2017Their latest repeal effort would turn almost all federal health spending into block grants, leaving states decide whom to serve and how to spend.
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Vulnerable Republican senators face criticism for ACA repeal votes
August 2, 2017Some Republican senators are facing criticism for sending mixed messages with their votes during last week’s rapid-fire, three-vote attempt to dismantle the ACA.
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Weingarten to join pro-ACA health care bus tour
August 1, 2017“The bus will carry progressive leaders from many groups to speak out at each stop against the GOP health care plans."
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